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Italian Gymnast Lorenzo Bonicelli Posts First Update Since Universiade Injury

The 23-year-old in rehabilitation in Milan shared smiling photos to thank supporters.

Overview

  • On October 31, he posted on Instagram with the caption “Insieme a voi” and two photos in a wheelchair, his first update since the July accident.
  • He remains in Milan’s Niguarda Spinal Unit for inpatient rehabilitation after emergency cervical surgery and a tracheotomy performed in Germany.
  • The injury occurred on July 23 during a rings routine at the Universiade in Essen, resulting in a C5 subluxation, a pharmacological coma, and weeks in intensive care.
  • His father said the spinal cord damage is significant, lower-limb rehabilitation is not underway for now, and arm mobility is improving with therapy.
  • His club has launched a fundraising campaign as the gymnastics community shows support, including a medal dedication from Sofia Raffaeli.