Athletistic / Artistic gymnastics. Two-time Olympic gymnastics champion Elvira Saadi has appealed Gymnastics Canada’s decision to ban her for life. Previously, the organization disqualified the 71-year-old specialist.

The former gymnast is accused of violence against athletes. Since 1991, Saadi has lived in Canada.

Soviet Olympic gymnastics champion Saadi disqualified for life in Canada

Saddi was suspended from his job for 10 years. But after that, she will only be allowed to work with coaches and staff, but not athletes.

“The appeal has already been filed,” lawyer Elliot Saccucci was quoted as saying by TSN.


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