The Executive Committee of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) continued the removal of Russian athletes from competitions.

" remain in effect without any further changes.. The FIG will continuously monitor the overall situation and may re-evaluate these measures depending on the development of circumstances."

Recall that on March 4, 2022, due to the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine, FIG suspended athletes from Russia and Belarus from the competition, and after several times extended the suspension.

At the beginning of this year, the International Olympic Committee called for the representatives of the Russian Federation and Belarus to be allowed to participate in international competitions in a neutral status, provided that they were not seen actively supporting the war in Ukraine and comply with doping laws..

The FIG decision on the possible return of the Russians may be reviewed at the next meeting of the executive committee of the organization, which will be held on July 19-20 in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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