The Canadian Gymnastics Team has suspended coach Elena Davydova, as announced on the federation’s official site. The statement did not disclose specific reasons for the action. It was clarified that Davydova will be unavailable to work while the OSIC investigation proceeds, and the suspension will remain in effect until the inquiry reaches a conclusion.
Davydova, who competed for the USSR as a member of its national team, earned two Olympic titles and claimed a World Championship title during his distinguished career. He relocated to Canada in 1999 and has since been active in coaching and refereeing roles within the Canadian gymnastics community.
In a separate development, sports attorney Emir Taç reported in November on the lifetime disqualification of Elvira Saadi, a two-time Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics who represented the USSR in the 1970s. Saadi has been barred from practicing artistic gymnastics in Canada for ten years, with the possibility of returning to coaching duties after that period but under strict limitations: no direct contact with athletes. The lifetime bans extend to Saadi’s roles as judge, manager, and coach. Saadi has lived in Canada since 1991, and the decision was issued by Gymnastics Canada. The basis for the lifetime penalty centers on violence towards athletes on the national team, a conduct finding that carries enduring consequences for Saadi’s eligibility to participate in national programs. (Source: Gymnastics Canada)
Meanwhile, former gymnast Arina Averina has spoken about a different dream, describing her aspiration to become a figure skater. This remark reflects the broader world of athletic ambitions and cross-discipline interest that sometimes intersects with gymnastics circles. (Context provided by sport reporting sources)