Serbian basketball player Borisa Simanic lost his kidney after a blow to the elbow during a game in South Sudan

The kidney of Serbian basketball player Borisa Simanic, who was injured by an elbow to the stomach during the game against South Sudan at the FIBA ​​World Cup 2023, has been surgically removed.

According to the statement of the Serbian Basketball Federation, it was indicated that the 25-year-old player, who was taken to the hospital due to the blow received during the match, underwent a second operation last weekend due to complications that continued after the game. treatment.

Continuing his career at the Spanish club Zaragoza, Simanic’s national team doctor Dragan Radovanovic gave an update on his health, saying: “After this second surgery, we hope all is well.” he used his statements.

South Sudanese player Nuni Omot, who was in the position where Simanic was hit in the match, apologized to his opponent, saying: “As an athlete, I have felt great regret ever since I realized the seriousness of the situation. It was not a deliberate move. No player wants to experience something like this”. he used his statements.

Serbia beat South Sudan 115-83 in the group stage match played on August 30 at the World Cup between the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. (AA)