Ski: the Czech Tereza Nova placed in a coma after a fall Friday in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Czech skier Tereza Nova, 26, was placed in an artificial coma following a violent fall on Friday during the training of the descent of Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Germany), announced the Czech Ski Federation in a Communiqué this Saturday.

“Tereza Nova was placed in an artificial coma following her fall during a downhill training yesterday (Friday) in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. She underwent surgery to reduce brain edema, in Monnau’s hospital and will remain in the medical coma induces as long as the medical team deems it necessary “said this Federation.