The world of polo is experiencing complicated moments of great anguishintrigues and is totally moved and the fact is that the American businessman Bob Jornayvaz, skipper of the Valiente team and also a partner of the international legend Adolfo Cambiaso, is in critical condition after having suffered a rather strong and spectacular fall during the US Open championship that is being carried out in the north of said nation.
The accident took place during the second chukker of the match between Valiente and Dutta Corp in West Palm Beach, where said contest is held, which corresponds to the last link in the Triple Crown of the United States.
According to information released by various sources close to the quartet that made up the experienced polo player, Jornayvaz would have been the victim of an involuntary collision with his teammates, which resulted in the aforementioned fall and subsequent loss of consciousness. The businessman, who is 65 years old, was treated immediately and in a timely manner at the scene of the accident and was then taken to a local clinic where he remains in an induced coma, while different studies are performed to determine the extent of his injuries. .
What is known about his health so far?
The first medical report was released recently and it indicated that the player arrived at the health entity with fractures of the clavicle and sternum, as well as several head injuries.
Jornayvaz’s health continues to be a cause for concern for the polo community, while awaiting a new medical report on his recovery.
Valiente is one of the strongest and favorite teams in the entire polo competition worldwide., and he was forced to completely suspend his participation in the championship due to the accident suffered by Jornayvaz. The businessman who is known for his passion and commitment to sports, even though he is a low-handicap player, has been a vital piece for the team to achieve the success it has had to date, including numerous championships in the United States.
In recent statements he made known his total love for polo and also horses., as well as his association with Adolfo Cambiaso as a privilege. “That takes determination. And I have the opportunity to play with Adolfito. I am blessed by this,” were his words in dialogue with La Nación. “I love the process of parenting. Sometimes we are with Adolfito, we sit and look at the horses we raised together… We looked with great passion. And we also played with great passion.”
A career full of success
With the best polo player in history playing at his side, the Texan won, among other titles, the US Open championship of the 2015 season and the American Triple Crown in 2017, when he was also able to lift the Jockey Open trophy, one of the most traditional championships in Argentina, in a quartet formed with Cambiaso, Juan Martín Nero and Pablo MacDonough.
Originally from San Antonio, Jornayvaz settled in the city of Denver in the United States, where he built a business empire related to mining, gas, real estate and cinema. He is one of the men recognized as patrons of polo and his bond with Cambiaso also reaches the point of breeding horses. He has always been recognized for being someone different and for seeking to “sign” the best performers on the planet to play in the United States and Europe. His organization is one of the best in the environment due to its infrastructure and expertise.
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