European Gymnastics follows FIG and lifts Russia, Belarus sanctions
European Gymnastics has lifted sanctions against Russian and Belarusian athletes following a similar decision by the world governing body FIG. Athletes from these countries can now compete with their national symbols, including flags and anthems. This decision will be ratified in an upcoming extraordinary online general assembly.
- ▪European Gymnastics lifted all sanctions against Russian and Belarusian athletes related to the Ukraine war.
- ▪The decision allows athletes from these countries to compete with their national symbols immediately.
- ▪This follows the FIG's decision to lift sanctions on Monday.
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