Death of Jackelyne da Silva, Brazilian national gymnast, at 17

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17-year-old gymnast Jackelyne da Silva died last Wednesday at age 16, according to information published by the Brazilian Gymnastics Confederation (CBG), in their social networks. The athlete was hospitalized, but the reason for his death has not yet been revealed. She was part of the Pinheiros Artistic Gymnastics Team and defended the Brazilian youth team.

"We have learned with sadness the death of Pinheiros Artistic Gymnastics athlete Jackelyne da Silva, we are sympathizing with family, friends and technicians and are now fond memories of the gymnast who did what she loved most, "said CBG in a publication with a video of the athlete competing.

The Gymnastics Federation of São Paulo also lamented the deaths. of Jackelyne, in their social networks. "The GFL wishes to express to their family, friends and the entire gymnastics community their feelings about the death of 17-year-old gymnast Jackelyne da Silva, who was a gymnast from Pinheiros and participated The sky has won another brilliant star. "

Esporte Clube Pinheiros, through his social networks, expressed his solidarity with the gymnast's family. "Jack, as we called him, was part of the Pinheirense team since 2010. His playful manner and his joy have spread to all those who live with the athlete, both at home and at home. inside and out of training.In almost 9 years of existence, it was part of the good times of our gymnastics team and the club has been growing as an athlete and as a person, in solidarity with the pain of family and friends, Pinheiros accompanies and provides all possible support during this time of goodbye, "said the club.

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