Pavan optimistic of return after lift shaft fall
Italian golfer Andrea Pavan is optimistic about returning to play after a serious fall down an open lift shaft. The incident occurred in February, resulting in severe shoulder damage and fractures in his back. Pavan is currently focused on his recovery and taking it day by day.
- ▪Andrea Pavan fell down an open lift shaft before the South African Open.
- ▪He sustained severe shoulder damage and fractures to several vertebrae.
- ▪Pavan underwent major surgery and is optimistic about his recovery.
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