Pavan optimistic of return after lift shaft fall
Italian golfer Andrea Pavan is optimistic about returning to professional play after falling down a three-storey lift shaft in February, sustaining severe shoulder and spinal injuries. The incident occurred at his accommodation in South Africa before the South African Open, requiring major surgery and a hospital stay. Pavan, 36, is recovering at home in Texas and faces a lengthy rehabilitation with potential complications still possible. He expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from fellow golfers during his recovery.
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Pavan optimistic of return after lift shaft fallImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Andrea Pavan won the Czech Masters in 2018 and the BMW International Open in 2019ByMike PeterBBC Sport journalistPublished1 hour ago16 CommentsItalian Andrea Pavan said he is "optimistic" about a return to playing after he fell down an open lift shaft in February.The incident occurred before the South African Open at Pavan's private accommodation near Stellenbosch Golf Club when the lift doors opened but there was no lift car in the shaft, causing him to drop three storeys down.The 36-year-old was taken to a local hospital with severe shoulder damage and fractures to several vertebrae in his back, and had major surgery."It's hard to say a precise goal, there's more like steps," said Pavan."Around…
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