No Way Out
Upon her return home, the government was afraid that she would follow in Bela’s footsteps and defect to the United States. The Romanian government therefore instituted a travel ban for her. Moreover, they started screening and monitoring her personal communication lines. Nadia did not have any privacy or freedom at all. In fact, she was only granted permission to leave the country to compete in Cuba and other parts of Europe.
No Way Out
Throwing In The Towel
In 1984, Nadia decided to throw in the towel and quit playing the sport. Keep in mind, however, that this was not the end of her gymnastics career altogether. She went into coaching instead and headed the Romanian gymnastics team. However, this decision would actually put her in a difficult place in the future.
Throwing In The Towel
