Tragic Loss: Renowned Handball Goalkeeper from France Passes Away Unexpectedly
Džemima Kabeja, Photo: Hbpc – Handball Plan de Cuques/Facebook
Tragically, French handball player Jemima Cabey passed away suddenly today at the young age of 22.
Her club, Plan-de-Kok, has not disclosed the cause of her passing.
Cabaye served as a goalkeeper and represented the French national team at youth levels.
“Jemima was an incredibly talented goalkeeper and a model teammate. Above all, she was a bright, smiling young woman whose kindness was extraordinary. Her smile and commitment will forever be cherished in our hearts and within the history of the Plan-de-Kok Handball Club,” stated the club in a release.
Since 2022, Cabaye has been with Plan-de-Kok, where she stood out this season as one of the top goalkeepers in the French league, amassing a total of 78 saves.
“The President of the International Handball Federation (IHF) Hasan Mustafa wishes to extend his condolences to the family, friends, teammates, and all those affected by Dzemima’s passing. The loss of such a vibrant young life is a profound tragedy for which words are inadequate,” the IHF said in a statement.
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