Icelandic Handball Player Benedikt Oskarsson Paralyzed in Right Hand After Golf Ball Hit to Head

Icelandic handball player Benedikt Oskarsson (23), who recently joined Danish club TTH Holstebro, suffered a severe holiday accident when a golf ball struck him in the head. The impact caused a brain hemorrhage and sudden paralysis, resulting in a complete loss of strength in his right hand. He spent four days in the hospital and has begun brain rehabilitation to restore hand function. Doctors are cautiously optimistic about his recovery, noting progress in finger strength, though rotating a ball remains difficult. Oskarsson had moved from Norwegian club Kolstad IL, where he won two championships and a cup. His new club announced his indefinite absence from training.

First published Aug 4, 02:57 PM UTCUpdated Jul 21, 06:27 PM UTC1 reports · 1 sources

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Icelandic Handball Player Benedikt Oskarsson Paralyzed in Right Hand After Golf Ball Hit to HeadBILD - SportWesternJul 21, 06:27 PM UTC

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