Russian woman undergoes second operation after poking in eye at World Cup wrestling
Elizaveta Smirnova in late October was injured in a duel with American Morgan Turner, who poked the Russian athlete finger in the eye
Russian participant of the World Wrestling Championship in Astana Elizaveta Smirnova underwent a second operation on an injured eye, the head of the Russian Wrestling Federation Mikhail Mamiashvili told TASS.
“She had a second operation today. Talking to her, let's hope the doctors. We have to give them credit. She is under full supervision, Mamiashvili said.
Smirnova during the match of the 1/8 finals on October 27 poked a finger in the eye American Morgan Turner. The Russian was removed from the tournament due to a cornea injury, the American was disqualified.
The first operation of the athlete underwent on November 2. Smirnova previously said that she was diagnosed with a penetrating wound to the eyeball and could even lose an eye.
26-year-old Smirnova is a bronze medalist of the world championship of 2025 and the European championship of 2026.
