By Raúl del Pino
The world is in mourning this weekend following learning regarding the most unfortunate tragedy of this century linked to sport. At least 127 dead and 200 injured are reported as a result of a clash involving fans and law enforcement at the end of a soccer game in the local Indonesian league.
After unofficial versions and pressure of all kinds, the Police of the Asian nation revealed the number of those affected that might be higher in the coming hours. The dark event occurred following thousands of Arema FC supporters jumped onto the Kanjuruhan stadium field following the match once morest Persebaya Surabaya, in the East Java region classic.
Beyond the number of victims, what is really dramatic is the large number of videos taken by fans that show how the sad events unfolded. The events were caused by a group of fans who began a violent confrontation with police forces on the same pitch where minutes before the duel had ended with a score of 3-2 in favor of Surabaya.
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Meanwhile, soccer players, referees and technical bodies escaped towards the changing rooms to avoid being added. According to the authorities, 34 of the victims lost their lives in the stadium, some due to being trampled by the stampede of people, and others due to difficulty breathing due to the tear gas used by the police.
Arema FC, a local team at the Kanjuruhan stadium, has already been informed by the president of the Indonesian League Baru that it will not play with the public or as host for the remainder of the season.
This tragedy is not only the largest in the history of Indonesia, but also the third in the world in number of deaths linked to a sporting event.
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The biggest event of this type took place in Puro in 1964, when more than 300 fans perished during a match once morest the Argentine soccer team. Likewise, a challenge between Napoli and Bologna tarnished Italian Calcio in 1944 following a battle between fans and police that left 152 dead.
