Thank God I got a cut on my face. I'm fine→Seal surgery completed" [Milan Olympics]

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A dizzying accident occurred on the ice. Camilla Celiere, 26, who suffered a terrible facial injury on a skate blade, fortunately seems to have avoided the worst.

According to Yahoo Sports and ESPN, Konrad Niesziewicz, a press officer for the Polish short track team and a 2014 Olympic medalist, reported Celiere's injury to field reporters on the 21st (Korea time). "Selier had a deep stab wound to her cheeks and eyelids and underwent suturing surgery," Nieszibietzki said. "We are currently waiting for the results of hospital tests. There is nothing wrong with the eye," he said.

Celiere was injured in the women's 1500m quarterfinal Group 6 event at the '2026 Milan/Cortina D'Ampezzo Winter Olympics' held at Milan Ice Skating Arena. Celiere, who was in a fierce battle for the ranking in the middle of the race, lost her balance and fell while turning a corner. In the process, the blade of the skate headed toward Celiere's face and inevitably led to the injury. Siliere complained of severe pain, and the game was immediately suspended.

First aid followed, and host personnel were deployed to cover Celiere with a white cloth. Celiere was immediately taken to a nearby hospital. Fortunately, during the misfortune, it is known that there is no major problem with vision. According to medical staff, the worst-case scenario of a "real name crisis" was avoided because the skate blade did not directly hit the eye. The facial side was torn and suture surgery was completed. On top of that, the possibility of a broken cheekbone and severe swelling remain, requiring further scrutiny.

"It's not a common accident, but it can happen at any time on the ice," said Gabriela Topolska, a Polish national team colleague at the scene, but added, "Seliere has had a face cut in the past, and it's heartbreaking to see such an ordeal again."

Celiere, who gained momentum by winning silver in the mixed relay at the European Short Track Championships in January, is expected to focus on her recovery for the time being due to the injury.

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