Bladimir Regalado: Dominican Republic physio passes away during trip home from World Cup / News - Basketnews.com

Dominican Republic's physio Bladimir Regalado passed away due to a sudden cardiac arrest during his trip back home from the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

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Horrible news shocked the Dominican Republic's basketball community after it was announced that the team's physio, Bladimir Regalado, had passed away.

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According to ElPadiTV, Regalado suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during his trip home from the Philippines, where the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is hosted.

Later, the Dominican Republic's basketball federation confirmed the sad news.

"It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Bladimir Regalado, a physiotherapist for our National Team, upon his return from the FIBA ​​World Cup 2023 in the Philippines. Our deepest condolences to your family. Rest in peace, Bladimir," the federation wrote in the statement.

Dominican Republic finished its FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 campaign in 14th place after losing a crucial game against Serbia.

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