Down-the-line.com / Rhythmic Gymnastics. Latvian gymnast of Russian origin Elizaveta Polstyanaya has declared that she is not allowed to participate in the World Championships, which will take place in Sofia (Bulgaria). The competitions will take place from September 12 to 18. According to the athlete, before the tournament she was expelled from the national team because of her Russian passport.

“Unfortunately, ‘sport outside of politics’ is an empty word. I was not allowed to achieve the goal I have pursued all my life. Is that a shame? I’m not going to lie and be a hero. Half-linen.

It is not yet clear what is the reason for the refusal to allow the athlete to the tournament. Russian athletes are suspended from international competitions, but this does not affect natives of Russia, who compete for other countries.