IPC deeply saddened by the passing of para-snowboarder Matthew Robinson

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has sent its heartfelt condolences to the fiancée, family, friends and teammates of Australian para-snowboarder Matthew Robinson who sadly passed away on Thursday (20 February) night.

Matthew, 28, suffered serious neck and spinal injuries in a race accident last Wednesday (12 February) while competing at the IPCAS Para-Snowboard World Cup Finals in La Molina, Spain.

After spending eight days in the Hospital Parc Tauli in Sabadell on the outskirts of Barcelona - where he underwent surgery to treat his injuries - he was stabilised before being cleared by medical staff to be transported on board a specialised Air Ambulance to Melbourne, Australia.

Tragically, Matthew suffered a cardiac arrest on board the aircraft during a scheduled stop in Kuwait. CPR was administered by the Air Ambulance medical crew. Sadly, he could not be revived.

Sir Philip Craven, IPC President, said: "The whole of the Paralympic Movement is deeply saddened by this heart breaking tragedy. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Matthew's fiancée, family, friends and teammates at this difficult time.

"Matthew was a world class and extremely popular athlete, a fact underlined by the vast number of support messages he received from around the world following last week's accident. He sustained his injuries doing the sport he loved most.

"The IPC and whole of the Paralympic Movement are in deep mourning at his passing. The Movement is a close knit family and he will be sadly missed by all."

For further information, please contact Craig Spence, IPC Media and Communications Director on 0049 1703 899982 or craig.spence@paralympic.org

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