Rodolfo Vieira recently posted on Instagram commenting on his sister being nearly choked to death during the Worlds, right in front of the referee. This incident has brought to light an ongoing concern within the community about referees' lack of preparedness when it comes to ensuring the well-being of athletes. Despite being a recurring issue, it rarely receives significant attention.
Another issue is the level of preparedness of the first responders at these events, especially considering each IBJJF tournament is a gold mine. One would expect the medical support provided to be top-notch. Unfortunately, the reality seems to fall short of these expectations.
In the comments section of Rodolfo's post, Melqui claimed to have witnessed someone dying at the last Brasileiros. Several other people confirmed being present during the incident and expressed their dissatisfaction with the quality of first aid provided. While it appears that the cause of death may have been a sudden heart attack, it is concerning that such incidents often go unreported and fail to garner attention.
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