Overview
- The 23-year-old shared two smiling photos in a wheelchair, his first public post since his July 23 fall from the rings at the Universiade in Essen.
- He remains in Milan at Niguarda Hospital’s spinal unit, following a lengthy rehabilitation program supported by medical staff, family, and partner Lisa Rigamonti.
- His father says the spinal cord lesion is severe and that lower-limb therapy is not planned for now, while arm mobility is being strengthened through therapy.
- After emergency surgery in Germany to reduce a C5 subluxation and a tracheotomy, he was transferred on August 7 to Niguarda and on August 27 to its spinal unit.
- The gymnastics community has rallied with messages and fundraising, including a world championship gold dedication from rhythmic star Sofia Raffaeli.