After lockdown, we went through one of the darkest times, but sport has helped us to keep going. Many athletes have fought to get back to training, with the risk of falling ill. To date, sport has become essential for everyone, especially for our Alisya Formica from the IIAL, who practices Artistic Gymnastics with passion and a lot of will. We interviewed her for our readers:

What do you see yourself accomplishing in five to ten years?

At the moment I only think about improving in this sport, so I hope to be able to compete at higher levels than the levels of today

Are there any short-term goals you’d like to accomplish in the next few months to a couple of years?

I would like to start doing gymnastic elements that have always scared me and I would like to do them with more confidence

What do you believe to be one of your weaknesses and what are you doing to improve it?

One of my weaknesses in gymnastics is the beam, it has always scared me a lot since I fell from it but I will always try to make these fears disappear and improve especially in that.

Which strengths do you believe you have that make you a great athlete?

My strengths are most likely my being positive in the things I do and always trying to do my best in everything

Why are you so passionate about doing sports?

I really like this sport and I like sport in general because for me it is a way to let off steam, and to chase away any tension, it is a way to be happy and improve my body and my state of mind

By Elena I; Annalisa B; Ida Clizia C; Alessandra G; Anita P; Rebecca S; 2AL