Four-time Olympic champion Alexei Nemov commented on the refusal of Russian gymnast Artur Dalaloyan to play for the Armenian national team. The National Olympic Committee of Armenia (NAOC) is also negotiating with other athletes.

It is noted that Armenia wants to strengthen national teams before the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. On March 3, the Executive Committee of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) extended the suspension of Russian rhythmic gymnasts from international competitions. Earlier, Honored Figure Skating Coach Tatyana Tarasova reacted to the information that Danielyan refused to play.