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Italy’s Big Air Champion Flora Tabanelli Suffers Suspected Knee Sprain in Training

Federation doctors in Milan will examine the 17-year-old today to determine the injury’s extent.

Overview

  • Tabanelli fell on landing during a national-team session in Stubai, Austria, where the World Cup slopestyle squad is training.
  • She is being moved to Clinica La Madonnina in Milan for clinical checks by the FISI medical commission led by Dr. Andrea Panzeri.
  • Doctors have not yet determined the severity of the right-knee sprain, and diagnostic results remain pending.
  • The reigning Big Air world champion and World Cup winner is a leading Italian medal hope for Milano-Cortina, heightening concern over preparations.
  • Italian officials, including Milano-Cortina foundation president Giovanni Malagò, voiced support and expressed hope for a timely recovery.