Hungarian motorcycle racer Bence Szvoboda dies at 31

31-year-old Bence Szvoboda, ten-time Hungarian and two-time Czech champion motorcycle racer, has died. The devastating news was announced by his team, the HTS Team. Szvoboda lost his battle after he suffered a serious injury at a motocross championship in the Czech Republic.

Bence Szvoboda suffered a serious injury at a motocross championship in the Czech Republic, leaving him hovering between life and death, Index reported. According to the HTS Team, the young athlete lost consciousness after a blow to the head at the Pacov race track.

He underwent life-saving surgery at the hospital in Prague. After examinations, it was discovered that his brain functions were not working. The team said in a statement on Tuesday that the young man had no chance of winning this battle, Index writes.

On Wednesday afternoon, the HTS Team announced on their Facebook page the sad news that Bence Szvoboda “lost the biggest fight of his life” at 11.50 AM.

“Let us remember the athlete who won ten championships in Hungary, two in the Czech Republic, one in Austria and many victories all over Europe. Let us remember the man who was a symbol of will and perseverance. The man who never gave up and always strived to be the best he could be. Let us remember the friend who could always cheer up the people around him with his cheeky smile. Let us remember the son who always appreciated the love and support of his family. It is an incomprehensible tragedy for all of us. The pain that surrounds us is unbearable. May God give comfort to his loved ones and those who mourn him. Bence Szvoboda lived 31 years. Rest in peace, Champion!”

the HTS Team wrote in the post. They added that they ask everyone to leave the family to mourn in peace in the coming days.