Italy is facing Iceland in the first FIBA window, and Achille Polonara was present in the stands.

The 34-year-old fighter, who wanted to witness his country’s debut in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers live, went to Rome.

Naturally, the crowd applauded him when the cameras focused on him during the presentation of the two teams before the tip-off, and during the announcement, it was mentioned that he is Italy’s “13th player.”

Polonara, who continues to battle leukemia daily, was recently symbolically called up to the Italian national team by Luca Banchi. Additionally, Polonara has been named the captain of Italy for this window.

Former player of Virtus, Baskonia , and Zalgiris , among others, suffers from leukemia and was recently in a coma for 10 days, from which he fortunately recove

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