Valentina Rodionenko, the coach of the Russian artistic gymnastics team, said that the national team athletes are not ready to compete in international competitions in a neutral status. His words were quoted RIA News.
“Let me say this right away, there are no athletes who apply to participate in competitions with neutral status in artistic gymnastics. We had access but as neutral athletes we refused to enter. “We will not act under these conditions,” Rodionenko said.
On February 3, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) granted neutral status to four Russian trampoline jumpers: Yana Lebedeva, Angela Bladtseva, Kirill Kozlov and Danila Kasimov.
On November 10, the FIG presented the conditions for the admission of Russians to international tournaments. Russian athletes wishing to participate in competitions under the auspices of the organization will need to send a paid application to the organization; The organization will decide within 30 days whether they will be accepted or not.
In addition, gymnasts and gymnasts should not be among Russia’s security forces, nor should they be seen in public support for military operations. If passed, Russians would be prohibited from displaying any national characteristics.
Starting January 1, 2024, Russian gymnasts will be able to compete in tournaments under the auspices of the FIG in neutral status.
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