Russian gymnasts Dina and Arina Averina have officially completed their competitions. In this respect reported President of the All-Russian Federation of Rhythmic Gymnastics (VFKhG) Irina Viner at the end of the festive concert dedicated to Defender of the Fatherland Day.
“Today is very sad news. I’m going to cry now. Today Dina and Arina informed me that they will no longer be on stage. Thanks to them, we have come a long way for this,” said Wiener.
Dina Averina won the silver medal at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, breaking the 20-year winning streak of Russian gymnasts in the individual all-around games. Arina Averina remained without a medal and finished fourth in the final protocol.
On March 4, 2022, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) decided to ban Russians and Belarusians from participating in competitions under its auspices from March 7 due to the situation in Ukraine. As of January 1, 2024, the restrictions expire.
On December 8, 2023, the International Olympic Committee allowed athletes from Russia to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games with neutral status.
Previously, the Court of Arbitration for Sport denied In the PRC’s appeal regarding the suspension of IOC membership.