Katherine Díaz, from 22 years, she was struck by lightning while training with her mind set on reaching the Olympics
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Salvadoran sport and world surfing are in mourning after the terrible death of the surfer Katherine Díaz this Friday, after a lightning struck with his humanity while training on El Tunco beach.
Katy Díaz was considered the best surfer in El Salvador , was also the daughter of the president of the Federation of surfing of her country , José Díaz. It was the aforementioned entity that confirmed the death of the athlete, of 22 years old, on social networks.
“A great athlete has left us who has represented to our country. See you soon, great warrior. El Salvador is in mourning, ”wrote the Federation.
So sad to share the news of Salvadoran surfer, Katherine Diaz’s, @ katherinecook7 , passing. She was one of El Salvador’s most popular surf athletes with large recognition for popularizing women’s surfing in El Salvador… pic .twitter.com / MKHPmvCNgY
– Central American Art (@CentAm_Beauty)
March 20, 2021
Díaz was finalizing details of what was going to be his participation in the ISA World Surf Games, which were to be held in El Salvador del 29 from May to June 6. This event was to serve as a qualifier for the Tokyo Olympics , competition that filled Katy with enthusiasm because surfing was included for the first time in the Olympic sports.
Regret for the death of surfer Katherine Díaz
Bryan Pérez, the most recognized surfer in El Salvador today, showed his sadness on social networks: “I can not believe it. Rest in peace little sister , we are going to miss you. You will always be here with us. ”
Morena Valdez, Minister of Tourism, also had words to say goodbye to the athlete Díaz:“ You will always be present in the history of surfing in El Savior. Your waves will always remember you in this paradise. Rest in peace, Katherine . Force Bamba Díaz and his entire family. ”
You will always be present in the history of surfing of #The Savior. Your waves will always remember you in this paradise. Rest in peace Katherine Díaz.
Force “El Bamba” and the whole family. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/D2F9cd7a6O
– Morena Valdez (@MorenaValdezSV) March 03, 2021
Coach Marcelo Castellanos also said goodbye with heartfelt words.
The wake is held at the Manantiales de Playa El Tunco church. They will also organize a “paddle out” to pay him posthumous tribute.
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