The 23-year-old Emmanuela Katzourakisoriginally from Chania, world shooting champion, is among the injured in the deadly train accident that occurred on Tuesday night, with dozens dead and injured.
Emmanuela’s mother, Mrs. Gianna, spoke to Creta24.gr, stating that her daughter is fortunately in good health, having suffered a sprained leg.
“He told us that there was an accident last night, that he is fine and we settled for that. We didn’t dare to ask her anything else with her dad. He has a sprained leg“, said Emmanuela’s mother.
In fact, Mrs. Gianna, as she mentioned, is leaving Crete in a hurry, in order to be near her daughter. “I am lucky that my child is well. Other families cannot say that today“, added Emmanuela’s mother.
In January, Cretan champion Emmanuela Katzouraki won the silver medal at the Rabat Shooting World Cup. The Haniotissa skeet champion, competed in the qualifier and was ranked 5th among 36 athletes to advance to the next round and compete in the first ranking match. There he took second place and advanced to the medal match.
Source: Creta24.gr
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