Racket falls apart during game and fatally strikes 6-year-old girl
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Racket falls apart during game and fatally strikes 6-year-old girl

SAPO Notícias30 August 2026 at 20:20

A badminton racket broke apart during a game and a fragment fatally struck a 6-year-old girl. The accident occurred while the child's siblings were playing badminton.

The girl did not survive the impact and died. The child's family expressed the intention to hold the racket manufacturer responsible for the incident.

The case draws attention to the safety of sports equipment, especially when used by children. The exact circumstances of how the racket broke during the game have not yet been detailed in the report.

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