Overview
- Hoyama announced on September 30 that he is home following his release from Hospital do Coração in São Paulo.
- He underwent coronary revascularization (bypass) on September 22 after being diagnosed with an acute myocardial infarction.
- He had been hospitalized since September 12 and progressed through intensive care before leaving the hospital.
- In his message, he thanked his caregivers by name, including Dr. Fábio Jatene, Dr. César Augusto Jardim and Dr. Ramez Anbar, noting Jatene also operated on his father 18 years ago.
- One of Brazil’s most decorated table tennis athletes, he has 15 Pan American podiums, eight Olympic participations and now serves as a national ambassador for the sport.