Serbia’s Borisa Simanic has had surgical procedure to take away a kidney after struggling an damage on the Basketball World Cup.
Simanic was hit within the abdomen by South Sudan’s Nuni Omot as Serbia received 115-83 within the Philippines on 30 August.
He had surgical procedure on the day of the incident, however “as a result of issues” a second operation occurred on Sunday.
Workforce physician Dragan Radovanovic mentioned: “[We] count on that after this operation, the post-operative course will go easily.”
The 25-year-old energy ahead – who performs for Zaragoza – is being monitored at a hospital in Manila.
Officers noticed no foul play when the incident occurred at Good Araneta Coliseum, in Quezon Metropolis, however Omot has issued an apology.
“As a sportsman, I first hand perceive the severity of his state of affairs and I’m deeply sorry that this occurred,” Omot mentioned.
“No participant ought to need to undergo that.”
The South Sudan Basketball Federation subsequently launched an announcement condemning the “racism and harassment” suffered by Omot for the reason that incident.
“Basketball is a sport that’s recognised to convey individuals collectively moderately than for use as a instrument of prejudice,” it mentioned.
“We prolong prayers and finest needs to Borisa Simanic.”
The nineteenth version of the World Cup is being co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.
Serbia beat Lithuania 87-68 on Tuesday to succeed in the semi-finals, the place they are going to face both Canada or Slovenia.