American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn revealed that after a tragic crash on the downhill course during the Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Games, she nearly lost her left leg. Meanwhile, Polish speed skater Kamila Sellier has left the hospital after a severe facial injury and shared optimistic news about her vision. However, sporting emotions are giving way to political tensions—Poland has joined the group of countries boycotting the opening ceremony of the upcoming Paralympics in Verona.

Lindsey Vonn's Dramatic Confession

The American skier avoided leg amputation only thanks to complex surgery following her Olympic accident.

Kamila Sellier's Condition Improves

The Polish speed skater regained control of her eye and left the hospital, thanking supporters and protective equipment.

Widespread Paralympic Boycott

Seven countries, including Poland and Finland, will boycott the opening ceremony in Verona due to the admission of Russian athletes.

The Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina in Cortina d'Ampezzo, despite massive media success, will be remembered through the lens of chilling accidents. Lindsey Vonn, one of the greatest alpine skiers in history, shared gruesome details of her injury. The athlete confessed that only swift and precise surgical intervention prevented the amputation of her left leg. Although the surgery was successful, the 41-year-old athlete's recovery will be long and painful. Even Cristiano Ronaldo spoke out on the matter, publicly supporting the American athlete and encouraging her to continue fighting for recovery. In the shadow of this tragedy, controversy is growing around Vonn's attitude, with some commentators criticizing her lack of distance from risk at a mature sporting age. Simultaneously, the Polish public received news from Kamila Sellier with relief. The Polish speed skater, whose face was cut by a skate blade during short-track competition, successfully underwent surgery on her zygomatic bone, and after several days of hospitalization, doctors described her condition as stable. The athlete posted on social media a photo of the helmet and goggles that cushioned the impact, protecting her from even more tragic consequences. Sellier has already left the Milan hospital, but her return to full fitness will require further specialist care. Since 2014, following Russia's annexation of Crimea, European countries have increasingly used diplomatic or ceremonial boycotts as a pressure tool in the world of sports, as seen during the Beijing Games.The atmosphere ahead of the upcoming Paralympic Games is becoming increasingly tense. The Polish team has officially announced a boycott of the opening ceremony in Verona, showing solidarity with Ukraine. This decision is a direct response to the admission of athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete under a neutral flag. The Polish Paralympic Committee emphasized that it cannot imagine participating in the ceremony alongside representatives of aggressor states. Finland, Latvia, Estonia, the Czech Republic, and Lithuania have also joined the boycott. However, the International Paralympic Committee has not changed its decision, causing outrage among many national federations. „Szczera i niezachwiana solidarność z Ukrainą” (Sincere and unwavering solidarity with Ukraine) — NCZAS.INFO

Mentioned People

  • Lindsey Vonn — American alpine skier who narrowly avoided losing her leg after a crash.
  • Kamila Sellier — Polish short-track speed skater, victim of an accident on the track.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo — Famous footballer who supported Vonn on social media.