Russian And Belarusian Gymnasts Cleared To Return Without Restrictions
Russian and Belarusian gymnasts are now allowed to compete under their national flags after the World Gymnastics Executive Committee lifted all restrictions. This decision marks the end of a four-year period where these athletes could only compete as Individual Neutral Athletes. The change is effective immediately and allows for full representation in sanctioned events.
- ▪The World Gymnastics Executive Committee has lifted all restrictions on Russian and Belarusian gymnasts.
- ▪Athletes can now compete under their national flags in sanctioned events.
- ▪Prior to this decision, athletes were only allowed to compete as Individual Neutral Athletes without national representation.
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BusinessSportsMoneyRussian And Belarusian Gymnasts Cleared To Return Without RestrictionsByCaroline Price,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Olympic Sports Analyst and Published AuthorFollow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 11:41am EDTMay 18, 2026, 12:00pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Gold medalists Russia's Liliia Akhaimova, Russia's Angelina Melnikova Russia's Viktoriia Listunova and Russia's Vladislava Urazova celebrate on the podium after winning the artistic gymnastics women's team final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre in Tokyo on July 27, 2021.
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