Lyssenko supported Shubenkov’s decision to apply for neutral status, but noted that he did not file such a request himself.

Russian high jumper Danil Lyssenko in a conversation with , he said he did not ask for neutral status to participate in international competitions, but that he supported the decision of the world champion in the 110 meters hurdles Sergei Shubenkov do it.

Earlier, Shubenkov told that he applied for neutral status last year.

– I did not apply for a neutral status, I cannot say about the desire to do so in the future until there have been conversations with the coaches.

– Do you support Shubenkov’s decision to apply?

— Yes, Sergey made absolutely the right decision.

Earlier, Shubenkov, in a chat with , said his absence from the Russian and international doping test pool could cost him neutral status.

– Sergey may now have problems getting a neutral status due to the fact that he was not included in any doping test groups. Do you have problems reaching the pools?

– They included me in the international pool, they come periodically, to test, the last time was January 6th.

ARAF has been banned from World Athletics since 2015 due to a huge doping scandal. From then on, Russian athletes could participate in international competitions only after obtaining neutral status. In March 2022, World Athletics banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from participating in international competitions.