The International Gymnastics Federation has postponed the issue of admission of Russian athletes until July
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) upheld the removal of Russians from tournaments. This was reported on the website of the organization.
“Following a new assessment of the situation with Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials, the FIG Executive Board considers that the measures taken should remain in full force without any further changes,” the statement said. The head of the Russian Artistic Gymnastics Federation, Vasily Titov, told RIA Novosti that the FIG has postponed the issue of admitting Russian athletes until July.
In March, the FIG extended the suspension of Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions. Gymnasts cannot take part in tournaments from March 2022.
On March 28, the International Olympic Committee recommended that Belarusians and Russians who did not support the special operation in Ukraine be allowed to compete in a neutral status. At the same time, athletes from Russia and Belarus associated with the armed forces or security agencies of their countries are recommended to be suspended from participation in the starts.
Source: Lenta
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