The world of equestrian sports is mourning: Kota Fujioka, who won more than 800 races as a jockey, has died after a tragic accident. The equestrian star fell during a race and died without regaining consciousness.
Equestrian sport fascinates a large fan base, but serious accidents occur during the exciting races, which sometimes end in death. She is currently grieving Equestrian sports–World around a legend of the sport who had achieved more than 800 victories: We are talking about Kota Fujioka, who after a difficult Accident died at just 35 years old.
Kota Fujioka is dead: Japanese jockey dies at just 35 years old
According to the British “Mirror”, Kota Fujioka started a race in Hanshin on April 6, 2024, but fell before reaching the finish line. As Kota Fujioka’s brother Yusuke, who also races as a jockey, revealed after the accident, the 35-year-old suffered severe head and chest injuries in the fall and died shortly afterwards without regaining consciousness.
Everyone at Godolphin sends their deepest condolences to the family of Kota Fujioka following the very sad news of his death. He rode several winners for Godolphin in Japan and will be sorely missed. pic.twitter.com/AuATC39fLM
— Godolphin (@godolphin) April 11, 2024
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The equestrian star, who comes from the Japanese prefecture of Shiga, began his career as a jockey through his father Kenichi Fujioka and won his first victory in 2007. Kota Fujioka leaves behind his wife and his son, who will turn one in June 2024 and will now have to grow up without his father.
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Death of Kota Fujioka follows another death tragedy in the equestrian world
The Japanese jockey is the third equestrian star to lose his life within just a few weeks. Most recently, the tragic death of jockey Stefano Cherchi caused consternation in the sports world: the Italian native was at one on March 20th horse race had an accident in Canberra, Australia and was taken to hospital with serious head injuries. However, the doctors there could no longer do anything for Stefano Cherchi: the equestrian favorite died two weeks after the horror fall at the age of just 23.
“Tragic loss in the racing world: Jockey Stefano Cherchi, just 23, has passed away after a fall in Canberra two weeks ago.
Our hearts go out to his family, girlfriend Brittany, and all who knew him. He’ll be deeply missed. ???????? #StefanoCherchi #RIP” pic.twitter.com/QNHjOcoqCF
— The Sporting Blog (@SportingBlog23) April 4, 2024
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