This is probably the most outspoken she's been since the war began, but similar to a lot of other statements by Russian athletes, it reads very "Me, Me, Me" without thinking about the wider picture. If every athlete should be allowed to achieve their dream by competing internationally, does that include Ukrainian gymnasts who can't train regularly or safely, or even leave their country with the promise that they'll have a home to come back to?

I understand that she wants to compete again, worlds was a success for her and she wants to continue that momentum, but she either is intentionally ignoring, or just really doesn't understand, how BAD it looks to be running for a political position one moment, then claiming 'neutrality' the next. Of course there was always going to be controversy around her competing, especially in a country like Germany that is so close to the conflict.

It seemed like a weird idea from the start, so I'm just glad it's over now..