The Medical Commission has confirmed that Sabir Kazemi, the Iranian volleyball player, has suffered complete and irreversible brain death. This revelation follows a series of clinical tests conducted over recent days, which revealed that Kazemi’s brain function has ceased entirely.
Kazemi was transferred from Doha, Qatar, to a medical facility in Tehran due to a severe brain issue. While under intensive medical care, efforts to restore his brain function were unsuccessful. The Medical Commission stated that Kazemi’s brain activity is not recoverable, categorizing his condition as “brain death.”
Despite the grim prognosis, support measures for Kazemi have not ended. He remains connected to life-support machines and continues to receive specialized medical care. The 28-year-old athlete, who represented Iran’s national volleyball team, had been hospitalized for around ten days at Hamad Hospital in Doha before being moved to Payambaran Hospital in Tehran.
Details of the Incident
On October 17, Kazemi collapsed due to a cardiac arrest while at the swimming pool of his accommodation in Qatar. Emergency services successfully revived him, and he was subsequently placed in an intensive care unit. Initially, conflicting reports circulated regarding the cause of his condition, with suggestions ranging from a neurological issue to a heart-related incident.
Transfer to Iran
After multiple confounding reports, the volleyball federation decided to pursue his transfer to Iran for continued treatment. Upon his arrival in Tehran on November 5, medical evaluations were performed, and further tests indicated that multiple organs, including his kidneys, had failed. His level of consciousness has been reported as critically low.
- Name: Sabir Kazemi
- Age: 28
- Event Date: October 17
- Initial Location: Hamad Hospital, Doha
- Current Location: Payambaran Hospital, Tehran
- Condition: Brain death
Official Statements
Dr. Reza Jabari, a prominent neurosurgeon and the representative of the Iranian Volleyball Federation, emphasized that electrical shock, a rumor circulating as a possible cause of Kazemi’s condition, has been dismissed. He insisted that a brain-related incident is the most plausible reason for the volleyball star’s deteriorating health.
Despite medical challenges, there remains a glimmer of hope among family, fans, and the volleyball community in Iran. President of the Volleyball Federation, Milad Taghavi, has underscored the need for prayers and faith, suggesting that Kazemi’s recovery may depend on more than just medical intervention.
The situation is critical. Reports from Payambaran Hospital indicate that Kazemi’s health is deteriorating, keeping the Iranian community in a state of concern. His family and supporters continue to seek any signs of recovery as they remain vigilantly hopeful for a miracle where Kazemi may regain consciousness.
