Chania: 19-Year-Old Martial Artist in Critical Condition After Delayed Hospital Visit

The family of a 19-year-old martial artist is enduring hours of anguish as their loved one remains hospitalized in the ICU at Chania General Hospital. The young man was admitted on March 8, 2025, after suffering a severe head injury during training. Reports suggest that he sustained a powerful blow to the head but underestimated its severity, only seeking medical attention two days later. According to the hospital director, George Bea, speaking to ERT on March 9, the athlete was rushed to the ICU immediately upon arrival on February 27. “Unfortunately, the young man’s condition is extremely critical,” Bea stated. “He has been fighting for his life since February 27 and underwent surgery performed by our neurosurgeons. The head injury is serious.” Medical professionals intervened with surgical procedures, and the teenager continues to battle for his life under close supervision by specialists, as reported by neakriti.gr.