Elizabeta SAMARA recovers well after surgery

January 31, 2017
8:42 pm
Europe Top-16 Cup

SAMARA will be replaced by her teammate Bernadette SZOCS.

Elizabeta SAMARA was forced to cancel her participation at the ITTF Europe Top 16 Cup (3- 5 Feb) in Juan-Les-Pins Antibes France. SAMARA went under surgery and her surgery successfully concluded

“I had problem with meniscus ” said SAMARA 40 mins after the procedure. “ It was so painful before it. I worried so much I could not sleep. I was so lucky doctors scheduled the intervention immediately in Constanta.”

SAMARA played last week as a member of the national team in the European Teams Championships Qualifications against Netherlands and then in Metz Champions League match.

“Everything went so fast. I felt something was wrong. Next day I flew home and yesterday I went to see the doctor. Now had a surgery. I have great trust in my doctor my physio also attended the procedure ” said SAMARA.

The recovery might take a month which means she could be ready for World Championships in Germany.

SAMARA will be replaced by her teammate Bernadette SZOCS.

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