Star Ukrainian gymnast Oleg Vernyaev announced the resumption of his sports career after a court decision to reduce his disqualification for doping.

" It was a lengthy process in which I proved my intent to dope. The court reduced the sanction by half. This suggests that the court agreed with my arguments and confirmed that meldonium entered the body through no fault of mine or negligence..

Thank you to my family and friends for their faith and support throughout this time.. And hello to everyone who did not want this so much. See you. Faster. Higher.

Stronger,"

Recall that 29-year-old Oleg Vernyaev received a four-year disqualification, which became known in the summer of 2021.. The punishment was counted from November 2020. Thus, now the gymnast will get a chance to go to the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Oleg Vernyaev is the champion of the 2016 Rio Games on parallel bars and a silver medalist in the all-around, as well as a multiple medalist of the World and European Championships.

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