MOSCOW, Aug 6 the right to compete at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships.» A very important post for me. Unfortunately, «sport outside politics» are empty words, however, we have long been convinced of this … Perhaps the European Championship was the last start in my sports career. Of course, it was very beautiful and bright. In general, the season turned out to be great. I was not allowed to reach the goal that I had been aiming for all my life. They left me no choice, they did not give me the right to speak at the World Championships and finish at least this season, » wrote Polstyanaya on her Instagram page (the activities of Meta (social networks Facebook and Instagram) are banned in Russia as extremist). «I'm not going to blame anyone, let it remain on the conscience of the people who made this decision. Is it a shame? I won't lie and be a superhero. Yes , terribly insulting, as if Half of you have been destroyed. But I’m used to acting in my conscience and thanks to my parents, who brought up the right life values and principles in me, which, unfortunately, most have now forgotten,” the message says. a citizen of Latvia and began performing for the national team. Russian gymnasts Dina and Arina Averina supported Polstyanaya. «As we understand you. Hold on, when you step back, you will understand that life does not end there, «the athletes commented on the situation. The world championship will be held in Sofia (Bulgaria) from September 14 to 18. In March, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) suspended Russian athletes from competitions under its auspices because of the situation in Ukraine.
