Robinson Meza Montoya, known in the sporting world as Robin Meza, is a cyclist from Antioquia who has taken his talent in the BMX Freestyle to different international scenarios. The athlete suffered a spectacular accident while training in Europe and remains in poor health.
The severity of the impact caused him to lose consciousness, even though he was wearing his helmet and other protective equipment during training.
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With 13 years of experience in this modality, according to local media TeleantioquiaMeza Montoya has made BMX a fundamental part of his sporting life. Throughout his career he has represented to Colombia in competitions endorsed by the International Cycling Union (UCI), the Fise World Series and World Cups, in addition to competing in events in which he has sought to score points on the way to the Olympic Games.
Robin Meza. Photo:Social networks.
What was the accident that Meza had while training?
Robinson Meza was training in France when he suffered a serious accident during a BMX Freestyle practice. The Antioquia cyclist was traveling the track circuit when he collided with two other athletes.
After the impact, the athlete was unconscious and, due to the shock that It caused multiple fractures, including in the legs, arms and head, He also suffered injuries to different parts of his body.
After the accident, His colleagues were in charge of taking him to a healthcare center, where he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). According to the reports known by Telemedellin on September 22, The athlete had been in a coma for about three days.
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The situation has generated concern among members of the BMX community in Colombia, who have come together to support Meza and his family during this process.
Jeferson Calderon, close to the athlete, pointed out that, despite the severity of the accident, there have been signs of improvement in his condition. He also called to maintain support for the cyclist and their families. “Everything that is happening is very overwhelming; Fortunately, Robin is improving. We must stay strong and united to help these two great people and their families,” said Jeferson Calderón, a close friend of Meza Montoya, as detailed. Teleantioquia.
Robin Meza. Photo:Social networks.
‘Together by Robin Meza’
One of the main objectives of the support campaign is to facilitate the trip of Débora Montoya, Robinson’s mother, to Franceso that it can accompany you during your recovery and face the expenses derived from your stay in that country.
The campaign established a goal of 10 million pesos and, according to the information published at the time of the note, it had already exceeded 90 percent of the goal.
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What will the help you request be used for?
According to the Vaki platform, on which contributions are being collected, the funds raised through this campaign They will be used directly to cover urgent expenses related to your mother’s trip and stay in France. Among the main needs are emergency air tickets, with the possibility of flexible round trip, as well as travel insurance.
will also be covered the expenses for basic accommodation and daily maintenance in the vicinity of the hospital during the coming weeks or months. Added to this are immediate medical and communication expenses that are not covered by insurance.
Robin Meza. Photo:Social networks.
According to an update published by the creators of the Vaki the September 27, 2026, Robin has shown favorable developments in recent days. According to reports, he continues to be under sedation, although this has been significantly reduced and the patient has begun to show signs of regaining consciousness.
The organizers noted that the past September 28 Robin would be subdued to a surgical procedure considered key in your recovery process. After the intervention, they hoped to receive the report from the treating medical team in France to determine the next steps of their care.
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According to the information shared by the organizers, with the support of the Colombian Consulate in Paris, they identified several requirements for Débora’s entry into the country, including have round trip tickets, a medical certification from the hospital requesting the accompaniment of a relative in the first degree of consanguinityin addition to an accommodation reservation or a formal letter of invitation.
Robin Meza. Photo:Social networks.
It was also indicated that Débora must demonstrate economic support of at least 2,000 euros to cover expenses for maintenance, transportation and possible contingencies during your stay, as well as having an accident policy.
Regarding the costs of care, the creators of Vaki assured that Robin’s hospital stay represents an approximate expense of 4,500 euros dailynot including surgical procedures, rehabilitation therapies or highly complex medications that are not covered.
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Therefore, they explained that The resources raised will be administered to guarantee, first of all, the trip and arrival of Débora to France and, later, have support to face the hospital expenses derived from Robin’s recovery process.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for every financial contribution, for its dissemination and for sending such good energy to Robin for his recovery,” stated the creators of the initiative.
Daniela Gutiérrez Munar
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