Whoever was one of the most important businessmen in Tolima and also a former senator suffered from cancer. The eleventh ‘red wine and gold’ announced the news through a statement.
Sports News.
In the midst of the joy and fervor for the World Cup, sad news was confirmed that fills Colombian soccer with mourning, the death of Gabriel Camargo.
One of the most important leaders of local soccer and who led the Deportes Tolima team to many victories. He was its owner and largest shareholder.
Camargo was an important businessman and also a former senator, an aggressive cancer won the battle for him.
He was surrounded by triumphs, but also controversies.
?️ Gabriel Camargo Salamanca, 1942-2022. pic.twitter.com/1vatlSGIzz
– Club Deportes Tolima SA ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@cdtolima) November 21, 2022
He was 80 years old and was undergoing various treatments abroad to combat the disease.
He lowered his mandate Deportes Tolima was three-time champion of the League (2003-2, 2018-2 and 2021-1).
He won the 2014 Copa Colombia edition and a 2022 Super League.
He was also the maker of the return of the eleventh from Tolima to the First Division, after being relegated in 1993.
Deportes Tolima released the unfortunate news through a press release.
? Official statement. pic.twitter.com/cIYLYHRyKt
– Club Deportes Tolima SA ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@cdtolima) November 21, 2022
Colombian soccer teams mourned the death
?️ We regret the sensitive death of Gabriel Camargo, top shareholder of Deportes Tolima. pic.twitter.com/i8wJJFtVCn
— Club Junior FC (@JuniorClubSA) November 21, 2022
Independiente Santa Fe deeply regrets the death of Mr. Gabriel Camargo.
We send a brotherly hug to his wife, children and relatives in this difficult moment.
RIP ? pic.twitter.com/mokX2bY1JR
– Independent Santa Fe (@SantaFe) November 21, 2022
We regret the sensitive death of Gabriel Camargo Salamanca, maximum shareholder of the @cdtolima. We express our solidarity and sincere condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/SNSl0UK3o2
— America from Cali (@AmericadeCali) November 21, 2022
Millonarios FC deeply regrets the passing of Don Gabriel Camargo. We raise our prayers for his soul. We send a lot of strength to his family and friends. RIP. pic.twitter.com/mB6w1Tgeyw
– Millionaires FC (@MillosFCoficial) November 21, 2022
Atlético Nacional regrets the death of Gabriel Camargo Salamanca, maximum shareholder of @cdtolima.
We send a message of condolence to family, friends and the entire Deportes Tolima family. pic.twitter.com/wdxiPfYiXf
– National Athletic (@nacionaloficial) November 21, 2022