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Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Star Recounts Leg Amputation, Draws Inspiration from Fellow Athlete
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By מערכת וואלה ספורט
First reported by Sport5 · 1 hour ago
What happened
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball player Alexander Polukharov shared his experience following a leg amputation due to a malignant tumor. He finds inspiration in fellow athlete Roman Kostomarov and is fundraising for a prosthetic leg, receiving support from friends including Alexander Uvarov from Israel.
- 01Alexander Polukharov had his leg amputated due to a malignant tumor.
- 02He is drawing inspiration from figure skater Roman Kostomarov.
- 03Fundraising is underway for a prosthetic leg.
- 04Former teammate Alexander Uvarov sent financial support from Israel.
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
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WallaCenter · Hebrew37 minutes ago
Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Star Recounts Leg Amputation, Draws Inspiration from Fellow Athlete
MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Maccabi Tel Aviv Soccer Legend Alexander Polukarov Discusses Leg Amputation
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