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Russian gymnasts appealed to FIG with a request to cancel the suspension of Viner

Russian gymnasts appealed to FIG with a request to cancel the suspension of Viner

Russian gymnasts appealed to the head of FIG with a request to cancel the suspension of Irina Viner

Russian gymnasts appealed to the President of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Morinari Watanabe because of the removal of the head of the All-Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation (VFCG) Irina Viner. It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the letter of the athletes that was at the disposal of the editors.

Gymnasts, including Arina and Dina Averina, asked to cancel the disqualification of the specialist and called the punishment harsh and inconsistent with the principles of proportionality. “We are confident that the living legend of Olympic sport deserves more fair treatment from the International Gymnastics Federation. A long-term suspension of Ms Wiener will seriously damage rhythmic gymnastics as an Olympic sport,” they said in a statement.

On March 6, FIG suspended Wiener for two years due to a scandal at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, where a Russian woman spoke insultingly about refereeing. Due to sanctions, the specialist will not be able to participate in any status in international competitions and events under the auspices of the FIG or receive accreditation for them.

On March 4, 2022, FIG suspended Russian athletes from international tournaments. Athletes were banned from participating in competitions held under the auspices of the organization. Also, judges and officials from Russia are not allowed to work.

Source: Lenta

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