In the latest ban of a Russian sports program since Vladimir Putin's forces invaded Ukraine, Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials will be banned indefinitely from competitions, the International Gymnastics Federation announced
The decision means athletes and officials, including judges, from those two federations are barred from taking part in the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, from March 10-13.It is the latest ban of a Russian sports program since Vladimir Putin's forces invaded Ukraine eight days ago.The ban begins Monday, after the end of a World Cup event in Doha, Qatar.
"Russian and Belarusian nationals who are members of the FIG Executive Committee or of FIG technical committees are not affected by this measure when acting in their capacity as FIG Authorities."Russian Olympic Committee wins gold in women's team gymnastics as Team USA hit by Simone Biles withdrawalRussia has a long, successful history in gymnastics. The men's and women's artistic teams won gold medals at the Olympics held in Tokyo last year.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ukraine-Russia Live: Russian and Belarusian gymnasts banned from competingPutin has said Russia has 'no ill intentions' towards it's neighbors, while the U.S. has vowed to 'defend every inch' of NATO. Follow Newsweek for the latest.
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine war: Gymnastics, curling add Russian athletes to sports bansRussia has been banned from international gymnastics and curling events in response to its invasion of Ukraine.
Read more »
Competition bans for Russia run from cat shows to gymnastics as list growsThe International Gymnastics Federation said on Friday that Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials would not be permitted to participate in competitions.
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine: Zelenskyy says it's a 'pity' US support came 'after' Russian war began: LIVE UPDATESRussia's military is claiming to have seized Kherson as the Black Sea port city of Odesa -- Ukraine's third largest -- could come under attack by President Vladimir Putin's army as early as Thursday, U.S. officials tell Fox News.
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russian forces seize 2nd nuclear power plantUKRAINE-RUSSIA LATEST: 🔷 Zelenskyy alleges Russia is planning to stage 'fake rally' in Kherson 🔷 Over 1.2 million refugees have fled Ukraine: UNHCR 🔷 Russia has prepared puppet government for Kyiv: U.S. official
Read more »