Russian gymnasts Averina refused to switch to public service

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Dina and Arina Averina, world champions in rhythmic gymnastics, said they have no plans to move into public service. “Sports Express”.

“We will not enter the public service yet, nor do we plan to do so. “Athletes, we continue to perform on the mat and participate in various shows and festivals,” he said.

The athletes announced the end of their careers on February 23.

Dina Averina won the silver medal at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, breaking the 20-year winning streak of Russian gymnasts in the individual all-around games. Arina Averina remained without a medal and finished fourth in the final protocol.

On March 4, 2022, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) decided to ban Russians and Belarusians from participating in competitions under its auspices from March 7 due to the situation in Ukraine. As of January 1, 2024, the restrictions expire.

On December 8, 2023, the International Olympic Committee allowed athletes from Russia to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games with neutral status.

Previously Irina Viner gave the reason Completion of Averins’ career.

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