“I changed my life, I see everything different”

March 26, 2025, Oswaldo BalantaColombian footballer without a club who was trying in San Lorenzo de Almagro, suffered a cardiac arrest during a practice with the reserve. The rapid reaction of the medical body was crucial to stabilize it and avoid a tragedy. After receiving the medical discharge, the 23 -year -old spoke for the first time and shared details about what happened: “I didn’t feel anything, I don’t remember anything that happened, I just regained consciousness when I got up in the hospital“He revealed in an interview with the morning version of SportsCenter, in ESPN.

“They told me what happened, the unemployment I had, how doctors had moved. It is not common for them to pass and moved quickly, they knew how to act on time. I have to thank them and God, “said the Colombian. At that time, doctors managed to save his life with a defibrillator. Then, the footballer was transferred to the Sanatorium Finochietto, from Buenos Aires, where he was admitted to intensive care for his critical state.

“I had no knowledge of many things, but my mother was here with me. I remember a bit of the start of training, and then nothing. Four days passed until I regained consciousness.“The young man said, whose health kept all Argentine football in suspense.

In addition, the Colombian footballer referred to his current state of health and the possibility of returning to a football court: “My heart is very good, they did a lot of exams and luckily everything went well. From three to four months it is the time that the recovery will take me. Then I will do more studies and could return. In four months I will be able to play football again“.

The footballer explained that “There is no history in your family “ of something similar. He added that Return to Colombia to do the recovery There, close to their affections. However, the player only has words of thanks for the club, the doctors and his teammates for all the support received during these difficult days. “They came to greet my colleagues. They were very happy, Jhohan Romaña gave me his constant support“He explained.

Finally, the 23 -year -old added: “What happened taught me that life is not what one thinks, but you have to thank and get up. My mom is an example, there are no words to thank her, it is my motivation. My dream is to enjoy lifeI see her different and I know that I am going to take advantage of the time, the day to day. They gave me a chance to live “, The Colombian player closed.

As soon as he learned what happened, the Colombian footballer’s mother took a plane from Colombia direct to Argentina to accompany her son, “on the longest trip of his life.” During these weeks he was always with him at the hospital and was happy for recovery.

“It was a very hard moment, it is a miracle of God that my son is here today. We are grateful to the doctors of San Lorenzo, they attended my son very well, for the representative and Carlos (physical trainer). Support and love has been unconditional, “said the lady.