A football goal fell on a child during a training session in Astana, after which he was taken to hospital. The incident occurred on August 10, reports journalist Aslan Kazhenov. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
According to his information, the incident happened around 19:30 on the football field on the territory of the House of Football in Astana, where the Kazakhstan Football Federation (KFF) is located. A child born in 2017 was injured. According to Kazhenov, after the injury the boy was admitted to intensive care.
Later, the KFF officially confirmed the fact of the incident. According to preliminary information, on August 10, during a training session, a football goal fell on a child. The victim was taken to a medical facility where he is receiving the necessary assistance.
The KFF explained that the football field where the incident occurred was leased by the federation to a private football school for a training session.
The KFF is currently investigating the circumstances of the incident and conducting an internal inspection of the technical condition of the facility and equipment. The federation also stated its readiness to provide the competent authorities with the necessary information and assist in establishing the causes of the incident.
The KFF also expressed support for the injured child and his family.
Circumstances of the incident
The incident on the football field in Astana has caused a wide public resonance. Parents and specialists are expressing concern about the safety of children. KFF representatives have promised to clarify all circumstances of the incident.
Official statement of the KFF
According to the KFF press service, the federation has created a special commission to investigate the incident. The commission will check the technical condition of the field, the fastening of the goal, and the organization of the training process.
Public reaction
The event is being actively discussed on social networks. Many users are demanding stronger safety measures at children's sports facilities. Some experts propose tightening the standards for securing football goals.
Preventive measures
Specialists remind of the need to regularly check the stability of goals on fields where children train. It is also necessary to take additional measures to ensure the safety of children during training.
The KFF stated that it will take all necessary measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
