Gunshots Echo during Women's Under-20 Water Polo World Cup Match in Brazil, Temporarily Forcing Competitors off the Field
Shooting Incident Disrupts Under-20 World Cup Water Polo Match in Brazil
In a surprising turn of events, the under-20 World Cup water polo tournament in Brazil saw a brief interruption during the opening day's game between China and Canada in Salvador.
The game, which was being played in the Pituba neighborhood, was temporarily halted due to gunshots being fired near the venue. Brazilian police confirmed that there were no injuries as a result of the incident.
The incident caused the players to leave the pool, but the game resumed shortly after the situation was deemed safe. China went on to win the match 12-8, with the score being 3-2 in favour of China at the time of the interruption.
Marco Antonio Lemos, head of the Bahia state water sports federation, made a statement about the incident on Monday. However, no further details about the cause of the shooting or any suspects have been reported in the available sources.
The police also did not provide any additional information about the incident. It is believed that the shots were fired as a result of a confrontation with an alleged local thief. The game was stopped for approximately a minute before resuming.
This marks the first time that Brazil has hosted the under-20 World Cup water polo tournament, and the incident is sure to have caused concern among organisers and spectators alike. Despite the disruption, the tournament is set to continue, with the next game scheduled for later today.
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