Olympic champion and absolute European champion in artistic gymnastics Victoria Listunova told how Russian athletes experience the absence of international tournaments.
— I have incredible emotions from the forum of champions and medalists of the Olympic Games in Tokyo and Beijing. I did not expect to become the winner of the “Hope of the Future” nomination, for me it is very pleasant. It’s good that you voted for me, thank you very much.
If we talk about 2022 for Russian athletes, I agree that it is a very difficult season for us, because everyone has been disqualified from participating in international competitions. But we try not to be discouraged, to keep in shape to always be ready to return to the international scene. There is always motivation to participate in internal competitions. We believe that hard work always pays off and everyone will be successful and well.
I can’t say anything about the possible transition of our sports federations to Asia, let our leaders decide,” Listunova told Metaratings.ru.
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) announced the withdrawal of the national teams of Russia and Belarus from competitions under its auspices on March 4.
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