Skiing: Injured Štuhec in Switzerland, likely out for entire season

Ljubljana, 23 October - The coach of Ilka Štuhec confirmed on Monday that the best Slovenian alpine skier will have to undergo knee surgery after a training accident and is likely out for the rest of the season, including the February Olympics in South Korea.

Ljubljana The team of Slovenian skier Ilka Štuhec speaks to reporters about her injury and plans. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
The team of Slovenian skier Ilka Štuhec speaks to reporters about her injury and plans.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana The team of Slovenian skier Ilka Štuhec speaks to reporters about her injury and plans. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
The team of Slovenian skier Ilka Štuhec speaks to reporters about her injury and plans.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana The team of Slovenian skier Ilka Štuhec speaks to reporters about her injury and plans. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
The team of Slovenian skier Ilka Štuhec speaks to reporters about her injury and plans.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana The team of Slovenian skier Ilka Štuhec speaks to reporters about her injury and plans. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
The team of Slovenian skier Ilka Štuhec speaks to reporters about her injury and plans.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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