An excerpt from Metro.co.uk -
Injured Olympic athlete gets carried off court by her opponent to huge ovation from crowd
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By Chris Davie
Brazil’s Tamires Morena produced one of the most touching moments of the Olympics in Paris after she carried her injured opponent off the court on Saturday.
Brazil were already up by ten goals in their final Preliminary Round Group B women’s handball match when Angola’s captain Albertina Kassoma fell to the ground after missing a shot.
Kassoma stayed down and received medical attention for her injured knee.
After being examined by Angola’s team doctor, Kassoma got to her feet and was supported by Brazil’s goalkeeper, Gabriela Moreschi.
But before Kassoma moved, Morena stepped in to fully sweep her opponent off the ground and carry her to the side of the court.
Morena’s gesture was greeted by a huge ovation by the crowd inside South Paris Arena 6.
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