Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Times of India
The Times of India
Sport
TOI Sports Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Copa America assistant referee discharged from hospital after collapsing

Humberto Panjoj, a Copa America assistant referee, has been released from the hospital following his collapse during the match between Canada and Peru on Tuesday, according to CONMEBOL, the tournament organizers.

The incident occurred in Kansas City, where the hot and humid weather led to Panjoj's dehydration.

ESPN reported that CONMEBOL confirmed Panjoj's stable condition after being discharged. The Guatemalan official fainted during the first half's stoppage time, prompting Canada's goalkeeper, Maxime Crepeau, to alert the medical staff.

Initially, Panjoj received treatment on the sidelines and managed to stand up briefly. However, his condition required further attention, and he was subsequently carried off the field on a stretcher.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.