On November 24, during the quarter-finals of the Americas North Seven tournament in Trinidad, Mexican rugby sevens player Diego Ramirez Aguilar experienced a shocking accident after scoring a try against Bermuda. As Aguilar attempted to get up following his successful score, he was struck by the crossbar that had come loose from the posts, resulting in a serious head injury that required seven stitches. Despite the incident, Aguilar was able to reassure fans through social media, sharing updates about his condition after the match.
The match itself ended with Mexico defeating Bermuda 14-0, but the injury to Aguilar cast a shadow over the victory. Following this match, Mexico faced Trinidad and Tobago in the semi-finals, where they lost 19-7, and subsequently lost to Jamaica in the bronze medal match with a score of 12-0. The team, coached by former French international Terry Bouhraoua, faced a challenging tournament after Aguilar's injury.
