Athletistic / Rhythmic gymnastics. President of the All-Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation (VFKhG) Irina Viner shared her opinion on the criteria for participation of Russian athletes in international competitions. Previously, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) announced the admission of Russians and Belarusians to neutral status.

“We are not slaves, we are not slaves,” Wiener is quoted by Match TV.

The FIG used the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). they assume the lack of connections between athletes and the military and law enforcement. Additionally, athletes and support personnel authorized to compete must not support the special military operation in Ukraine.

FIG announced the admission of Russian gymnasts to international tournaments in neutral status

Gymnasts will need to apply to the FIG to become neutral individual athletes. The application must be submitted in English on the prescribed form.


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