Down-the-line.com / Rhythmic Gymnastics. Latvian gymnast Elizaveta Polstyanaya, who was suspended from the national team due to her Russian passport, spoke of public support. The athlete admitted that she did not expect such a reaction.

Polstyanaya has been playing for Latvia since 2018. But before the 2022 World Cup, she was kicked out of the national team because she didn’t give up her Russian passport.

The Latvian gymnast of Russian origin was not allowed in the world championships

“To be honest, I was surprised by such a response. It’s very good that so many people supported, understood the situation. It helps me. I wouldn’t like to highlight anything. I’m grateful for every message and every word. Everything touches and helps not to despair.

Support for the Averin sisters? We always kept in touch with Dina and Arisha. We corresponded on social networks when it was not possible to see each other, we spoke to each other when we met during competitions and just in the room”, RT in Russian quotes Polstyanaya.