# Death of Spanish handball player Silvia Ederra

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-spanish-handball-player-silvia-ederra
> Updated: 2026-09-09T22:11:07.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Spanish handball player Silvia Ederra Urra has died at the age of 43 following a long illness. A prominent figure in women’s handball, Ederra’s career spanned nearly two decades, during which she played for major Spanish clubs such as Itxako, Mar Alicante, Castro Urdiales, Sporting La Rioja, and Bera Bera. 

Throughout her professional career, she secured five leagues, three Copas de la Reina, and five Supercopas de España. She also represented the Spanish national team, notably earning a bronze medal at the European Junior Championship in Finland. Various organizations, including the Royal Spanish Handball Federation, have expressed condolences, describing her as a passionate player who left an “indelible mark on the sport.”

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Sports news: Death of Silvia Ederra and Leygue's Padel success

Spanish handball player Silvia Ederra Urra has died at 43. Meanwhile, Thomas Leygue and Jesús Moya advanced to the round of 16 at the Premier Padel Paris Major.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sports-news-death-of-silvia-ederra-and-leygues-padel-success

### 2026-09-08: Silvia Ederra, Spanish handball star, dies at 43

Prominent Spanish handball player Silvia Ederra Urra has died at age 43. A former international, she won numerous titles with clubs including Bera Bera and Itxako.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/silvia-ederra-spanish-handball-star-dies-at-43

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