Brusnikina announced a series of Grand Prix competitions in synchronized swimming for the national teams of the Russian Federation

Three-time Olympic champion, president of the Russian Synchronized Swimming Federation Olga Brusnikina On the air of the program “There is a topic” on , she talked about organizing a series of Grand Prix competitions for the national teams of the Russian Federation in 2024.

Previously, World Aquatics published the criteria for the admission of Russians to international competitions, which comply with the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee. Among the conditions are the absence of state symbols and active support for the Northern Military District. In addition, those who have received authorization will be prohibited from crossing the mixed zone or participating in press conferences.

According to the restrictions indicated, only solo performances are allowed in synchronized swimming, and this type of program is not Olympic. Thus, the Russian team will not participate in the 2024 Games in Paris. Since 2000, the Russian team has been invincible at the Olympic Games in this sport.

— Do you think we will go to the 2028 Olympic Games?

— I look at the situation of these Games with optimism. We live in a time where things can change quickly. Everything is possible. You must always believe in the best. We will definitely prepare for Los Angeles.

The time has come to focus our attention on the development of the country. We need to look for new approaches and formats, both for competitions and demonstration performances. And we do all this. Synchronized swimming is developed in about 38 constituent entities of the Russian Federation. We are trying to look for new competition formats. Like professional tournaments to support the national team. We are planning to hold the Federation Cup in December and invite our friends from other countries. There will be a good prize pool. We hope it will be a beautiful and bright holiday. We try to keep our coaches and athletes motivated.

In the regions, we plan a series of Grand Prix competitions in 2024 with a prize fund for national teams of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Almost all year round they will compete for the main prize, which will be played at the Russian Cup in November. We are looking for different formats to create an information opportunity, generate interest in our sport,” Brusnikina said on .