Athletistic/ Others. Russian gymnast Elizaveta Polstyanaya, who represented Latvia at the competition, said she will no longer represent that country.
“The requirements imposed by the Latvian Olympic Union (LOV) and the decision of the Latvian Gymnastics Federation to withdraw me from competitions have affected my psychological state. I need time to reach a state of emotional and psychological stability. Due to the above circumstances, the limitations of my sports activities and the current situation of misunderstanding, I no longer see the possibility of continuing my sports career in Latvia,” Polstyanaya said in a letter to the president of the Latvian Gymnastics Federation. , Evgeny Sapronenko.
Previously, the 19-year-old gymnast was expelled from the Latvian national team for the 2022 World Championships due to the athlete’s reluctance to renounce Russian citizenship.
Elizaveta Polstyanaya was born in the Latvian city of Jurmala to Russian parents. She started practicing rhythmic gymnastics at the age of seven in Moscow. In 2018 Polstyanaya received Latvian citizenship and began representing Latvia at international tournaments.
Elizabeth’s track record includes two bronze medals at the Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix stages (2021 – hoop, 2022 – hoop) and a silver medal at the 2022 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in team competitions.
Source: Sport
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