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French Handball Goalkeeper Jemima Kabeya Dies at 21

The sudden death of the junior national team athlete has left the handball world in mourning, with the cause of death still unknown.

  • Jemima Kabeya, a 21-year-old goalkeeper for France's junior national handball team, passed away suddenly on Monday.
  • Kabeya recently extended her contract with Handball Plan-de-Cuques, a top-tier French club based near Marseille, where she was a standout player.
  • She was recognized as one of the best goalkeepers in the French league this season, with 78 saves and a 35.6% success rate.
  • The cause of Kabeya's death has not yet been determined, and tributes have poured in from across the global handball community.
  • Officials and teammates described Kabeya as a talented athlete, a dedicated teammate, and a vibrant young woman whose loss is deeply felt.
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