Tragic death of Bahman Golbarnezhad, Iranian cyclist, dies in hospital after road race crash

Bahman Golbarnezhad, the 48 year old Iranian cyclist has been reported death barely 30 minutes ago following a tragic accident that occurred during the men’s C4-5 road race. Unfortunately this accident happened at the downhill section of the course of the race.

The race according to the guardiannews, began at Pontal, including the Grumari Circiut Incorporated, the Iranian athlete was treated at the scene of the accident and then taken to the hospital for further treatment.

However, the Iran’s national Paralympic committee later announced the death of Golbarnezhad this evening, followed by the breaking news on 4hd live Paralympic Games; where is was formally confirmed that the athlete dies of fractures to his neck.

Honouring to his life is to be held about 6pm (Brazil time), at the athletes’ village.

This would be drawing some level of sadness tomorrow as the final ceremony is due tomorrow, but it would be a big lose to Iran and Bahman’s family above all.

May his soul rest in peace. Amen.