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May 18, 2026
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World Gymnastics lifts all restrictions on Russian, Belarusian athletes
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World Gymnastics has lifted all restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in its events, effective immediately.
The decision comes after discussions between the World Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and relevant stakeholders, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC), International Paralympic Committee (IPC), and other national federations. This move is seen as a step towards normalizing competition for gymnasts from Russia and Belarus following the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes was initially imposed in 2022 due to their count…
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