MOSCOW, December 2, Svetlana Bonopartova. Two-time Olympic champion, Vice-President of the Russian Artistic Gymnastics Federation Svetlana Khorkina said that she is doing everything to ensure that Russian gymnasts are mentally prepared to perform at major international arenas.
In July, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) announced the admission of athletes from Russia and Belarus to international competitions in a neutral status from January 1, 2024. Eligibility criteria were released in November.
“»I am focused on my capabilities and try to do everything to ensure that our country, our athletes are in shape and ready to take a hit. I do everything so that our guys have the opportunity to test themselves for fortitude in front of a large audience . Even when I do a show, I mean competition. I want the guys to have a nervous system ready to enter large international arenas, so that they are not afraid and are stress-resistant. I do it unobtrusively, so that when the time comes, they can fight.» , — said Khorkina.