Synchronized swimmer Bakhtyreva: “It’s a shame to miss the Olympics, but there was no desire to change citizenship”

Russian synchronized swimmer Anastasia Bakhtyreva told that she had no desire to change her sporting citizenship, even though she missed the Olympics.

Russian synchronized swimmers missed the Paris Olympics. Russians were not allowed to participate in the sport, even in neutral status, since both disciplines – duets and group competitions – were recognized as team disciplines.

— Have you watched the Olympic Games, at least the highlights?

— I looked at the results, but it can be said that we did not particularly discuss these programs. Of course, it’s painful and disappointing to miss the Olympics, because it’s our dream. Let’s hope for the best. We are strong and believe that we will be allowed to participate in international competitions.

— Did you want to change your citizenship for the good of the Olympic Games?

– It didn’t exist. I grew up here, I will always fight for our team to be at its best.

— Few people know the synchronized swimmers of the new training. Aren’t you afraid that if there are no international competitions this will happen?

—Everyone wants attention, but we are now completely focused on working on the programs. We reached the first team, which is very prestigious. Competitions are organized for us. Let’s see what happens next, we hope the situation will change and more people will recognize us,” Bakhtyreva told .

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