She said that after 13 years she had to leave the post of the president of the Gymnastics Federation of Uzbekistan.

"I want to express gratitude to all the athletes, entire coaching staff of the Federation, all the workers of the Federation for excellent work carried out, for the high level raised in this sport, for your dedication and diligence!", Lola Karimova-Tillyaeva wrote.

Lola Karimova-Tillyaeva will retain the title of honorary president of the Asian Gymnastics Union.