Rome, 29 May (LaPresse) – ‘We must protect the health of athletes. That is a priority. What happened yesterday shows just how much a player of absolute excellence like Sinner has once again proved himself to be human.’ So said the Minister for Sport, Andrea Abodi, on the sidelines of the Youth Games finals in Rome. "For better or for worse. I believe there is nothing new in recognising all of Sinner’s qualities – not just his technical skills, but his human qualities too. I think it also helps us understand that, however successful an athlete may be, he is just like us. He is still subject to all the difficulties that a normal person’s body might encounter. Despite the training, despite the preparation, it can happen, and we must ensure we appreciate him even more at this stage.”