Achille Polonara announces retirement following battle with leukemia

Italian basketball player Achille Polonara has officially announced his retirement from professional sports after recovering from leukemia. In a recent interview with Tuttosport, Polonara explained that the decision was spontaneous, made after he realized during training sessions that he could not return to his previous performance level. He noted that his physical limitations stem from a period spent in a coma, which resulted in a loss of sensation on his right side. Despite these challenges, Polonara expressed gratitude for his recovery and his career. He stated that he intends to remain involved in basketball, specifically pursuing a future as a coach. He emphasized that this career shift is a direct result of his life-altering medical experience. Polonara noted that neither his wife nor his agent were aware of his decision to retire before he reached the conclusion himself.