See what Sandra Izbasa of Romania have to say

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As we have already informed you that the two time Olympic
champion of Romania, Sandra Izbasa, is working on a
comeback to elite gymnastics. In her most recent interview
for DigiSport, Sandra gave more details regarding her comeback
plan, stating that she does basic training and that she will
prepare 3 apparatus for the upcoming test which the coaches
will do in order to take a final decision.
“At the moment I’m only doing basic training, because I want
to take everything step by step. I don’t wish that our
comeback, mine and Catalina’s, to be over exposed to the
media, because that could be an extra pressure on us. If we
managed to handle the new requirements, you will see us in
the gym, it’s that simple. If not, I’m glad I tried."
"A final decision will be taken once I am able to perform a
minimum number of elements which the coaches have asked
me to, and then I will join the team automatically."
"After all, it’s important to get back in shape. It’s very
difficult to return after a break, no matter how long it is. I had
a talk with my coaches and they agreed to make a comeback
on three apparatuses. If I can, I will try to train on all four
events, but I’m aware that it will be very hard”
Considering that bars was never her strongest apparatus, it is
clear that she will do beam, vault and floor. She also does not
think she will be able to compete at the upcoming Worlds in
Glasgow since she’s involved in several projects.
“I don’t know when I can be fully capable of performing the
minimum number of elements. I have 2016 as the main goal."
"It will be a little bit hard to compete in Glasgow. I have
several projects that I need to finish this year which prevents
me for training day by day, it will be a minor setback for me.
But once these projects are done, I will focus only on
gymnastics”
Last week, Izbasa attended a gymnastics selection held in
Stejarii Country Club, along with Nadia Comaneci, Andreea
Raducan and Aerobic world champion, Laura Cristache.
During these selections, Andreea Raducan stated for
DigiSport that Sandra's and Catalina's return is be an example
for the younger gymnasts.
“I spoke with Sandra a lot and I wish them both the best of
luck. It’s a real challenge for the both of them, because they
have reached an age where your body doesn’t listen to you
very well in the gym but their experience will help them a lot
and I think that they will be an example for the younger
gymnasts which will be an extra responsibility for them” .