In the last several weeks, injuries have been plaguing the Romanian team, according to ProSport. Catalina Ponor is suffering tendon pain in her foot, Larisa Iordache is nursing left ankle pain, and Diana Bulimar is recovering after cartilage reconstructive surgery.

Ponor officially announced her return to gymnastics in early March, coming back with hopes of making a third Olympic team. She plans to compete in Glasgow—her first outing of 2015—which will be a very most important competition leading up to Rio. As one of Romania’s most decorated female gymnasts, she would bring a wealth of experience to the Romanian team, but being 27 years old takes a serious toll on the body. 

Ponor has been struggling with a tendon in her foot—not only pain but also a feeling that it could freeze up. Ponor and the Romanian gymnastics program are being careful, as Ponor has felt the pain before, so avoiding a devastating blow is crucial. Requiring much patience, Ponor paused her training on floor and vault, but continues to train beam. Anca Grigoras, technical director of the Romanian Gymnastics Federation, says the issue has not hindered Ponor’s training program, but they are being careful in order to avoid a serious injury. Ponor will continue to prepare for the World Championships in Glasgow. 


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