Listunova Praises Gymnasts Decision to Skip International Competitions Amid Controversy

The Olympic champion in team events at Tokyo 2020, Russian gymnast **[Viktoria Listunova](https://www.example.com)**, expressed her gratitude to fellow Russian gymnasts who opted not to participate in upcoming competitions organized by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG).

«I appreciate the team’s decision; it’s incredibly important when everyone stands by those who have been deprived of the opportunity to compete in the forthcoming events. I believe that by coming together, we have only grown stronger,» Listunova was quoted as saying by «RIA Novosti Sport.»

As a reminder, Listunova was denied neutral status due to a congratulatory postcard related to May 9th celebrations.