- My operation was on April 30th in Germany. After returning to Moscow, I immediately came to the gym, began to swing on bars, and to prepare myself for work. Now, my work is well underway. However, I only began work on the beam yesterday - before that, it was impossible. I'm a little bit worried about the ankle, but it's nothing compared to what it was. I am very glad that I can train.
The injury goes back to 2010. The first time I twisted my leg, I pulled a small piece of bone. I twisted it again. I was taken to Germany, and they said that an operation was not necessary. For two years, the leg did not bother me. But then on December 28, 2013 I sprained it again - and again broke this piece of bone. I appeared to have recovered, then even performed at the Cup of Russia. But then three weeks before the European Championships I once again sprained the foot. I took the decision to have an operation, so that the problem didn't keep recurring. The doctors have said that I am now a healthy person - and I can move on in the gym.
- I will participate in the Russia Cup, but only on bars; the other apparatus are not ready - I was only able to begin tumbling yesterday. For Worlds, the rule is that you have to do at least two pieces to qualify to the team. If I can prepare a beam routine, I will go. But if I don't have time I will simply train to recover all four pieces, and won't go to China. I am hoping for the best - I have never been to China.
- I would like to go to Rio and accomplish some more of my goals. I'm pleased with my silver medal from London - what I said at the time came in the heat of a moment of despair and resentment. Not many Russian girls have won medals in the all around. I hope to compete all around in Rio - this is what I have prepared for from childhood.
The original interview is here : http://news.sport-express.ru/2014-08-03/724530/