12 fans dead, many injured in stadium stampede during opening ceremony.
Tragedy Strikes at Opening Ceremony: Stadium Stampede Claims Lives
A devastating stampede at a stadium in Madagascar has left a trail of destruction, with at least 12 people losing their lives and 85 others injured. The incident occurred during the opening ceremony of the highly anticipated Indian Ocean Island Games, leaving sports fans in shock and authorities scrambling to respond.
According to government spokesperson Lalatiana Rakotondrazafy, 33 of the injured individuals are still receiving treatment in hospitals. The stampede took place on Friday at the Mahamasina Stadium in the capital city of Antananarivo. The chaos unfolded as crowds gathered at an entrance, eagerly awaiting the commencement of the 12 fans dead, many injured in stadium stampede during opening ceremony.”>regional multi-sports event.
Madagascar‘s Prime Minister, Christian Ntsay, expressed his deep concern on Friday, revealing that 11 people were in critical condition following the stampede, which occurred around 4:30 p.m. Ntsay personally visited the victims at the hospital, offering support and solidarity.
While there is no update on the condition of those critically injured, President Andry Rajoelina, who was present at the ceremony, called for a poignant moment of silence to honor the victims. Despite the tragedy, the opening ceremony proceeded as planned.
Unfortunately, this is not the first time the Mahamasina Stadium has witnessed such a horrific incident. In 2018, one person lost their life and 37 others were injured in a stampede before a qualifying game for the African Cup of Nations soccer tournament between Madagascar and Senegal. The following year, a stampede at a music concert claimed the lives of 15 people.
Indian Ocean Island Games: A Celebration Marred by Tragedy
The Indian Ocean Island Games is a prestigious multi-sports event that brings together nations from the region. Comoros, Maldives, Mauritius, Mayotte, Reunion, Seychelles, and Madagascar all participate in this grand sporting spectacle, which first took place in 1979.
This year, Madagascar stepped in as the host country, replacing the Maldives. The games are scheduled to continue until September 3, but the shadow of this devastating stampede will undoubtedly cast a somber mood over the remaining events.
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