Milan-Cortina, snowboarder Cardani falls and loses consciousness: Paralympics at risk

Turin, 5 March (LaPresse) – The Paralympics are at risk for Riccardo Cardani, who “during today’s training session was the victim of a significant fall that resulted in a fractured helmet. Following the impact, the athlete lost consciousness for about 45 seconds.‘ This was announced by the Italian Paralympic Committee, adding that the snowboarder ’was immediately taken to hospital for precautionary tests, where he will undergo a CT scan. The medical staff, in collaboration with the technical staff and the president, is carefully assessing the situation, placing the athlete’s health as the top priority,‘ the CIP continued. ’At the moment, his participation in the Games remains at risk, considering that the first qualifying competitions were scheduled for the 7th.”