Marta Bassino's Fight for Olympic Comeback After Leg Fracture

Italian alpine ski racer Marta Bassino is in a race against time to recover for the Winter Olympics at home, after suffering a tibial fracture during training. Already dealing with setbacks, Italy faces challenges as another top skier, Federica Brignone, grapples with a leg injury.

Italian skiing star Marta Bassino faces a significant challenge as she races to recover from a leg fracture before the Winter Olympics on home soil. The 29-year-old athlete was injured during a training session in Val Senales, jeopardizing her participation in the upcoming games.

The Italian Winter Sports Federation confirmed that Bassino suffered a lateral tibial plateau fracture in her left leg following a crash. She was swiftly attended to by the FISI Medical Commission and later taken to Merano hospital for an X-ray. Further assessments, including a CT scan, will determine her course of treatment.

Bassino's injury is a setback for the Italian team, already dealing with Federica Brignone's serious leg injury. Despite the challenges, both athletes remain hopeful about their futures in skiing, highlighting the resilience and determination within the sport.

(With inputs from agencies.)