“We will not perform under a white cloth”: Wiener on gymnasts’ reaction to IOC requirements

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“Everyone for the match!” said Irina Viner, president of the All-Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation (VFHG) and head coach of the Russian national team. program is on air. on the channel “Match TV” She talked about the reaction of Russian gymnasts to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) requirements for admission to international competitions, including the 2024 Summer Olympics.

“Our rhythmic gymnastics team, coaches and gymnasts were saying from the very beginning that they would not be able to participate in the Olympics. They even said: “Under a white rag, Irina Aleksandrovna, we will not perform. We are used to the stands being filled with our fans at matches and everyone shouting “Russia”, Wiener said.

The IOC allowed athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in the Olympics with neutral status.

On October 16, 2023, the Gymnastics Ethics Foundation (GEF) Court of Appeal held a hearing on Wiener’s appeal against the decision to ban her from tournaments under the auspices of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG). In March 2022, the Disciplinary Commission (GEF) suspended Wiener from tournaments under its auspices for two years.

In July 2023, the FIG board decided to accept representatives from Russia and Belarus, provided that they comply with certain yet unpublished rules.

Formerly Minister of Sports Matytsin saidWhether Russia should boycott the Paris Olympics.

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