The International Gymnastics Federation has criticized the 'shocking behavior' of Russian athlete Ivan Kuliak at a gymnastics World Cup event in Doha, Qatar.
The International Gymnastics Federation has criticized the"shocking behavior" of Russian athlete Ivan Kuliak at a gymnastics World Cup event in Doha, Qatar.
The FIG did not give details about the behavior they condemned, but the statement came after the 20-year-old gymnast wore a 'Z' symbol taped to his leotard while standing next to Ukrainian athlete Illia Kovtun on the podium -- Kovtun won gold and Kuliak picked up bronze in the parallel bars on Saturday.The organization that oversees Russian gymnasts acknowledged in a statement that Kuliak's display violated FIG rules, but expressed the organization's support for his actions.
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina speaks out against Russian invasion 03:21In a statement on Friday, the FIG announced that, starting March 7, Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials, including judges, would not be allowed to take part in official FIG-sanctioned competitions following advice from the International Olympic Committee who recommended a ban last week.It comes as the United Nations estimates that more than 1.7 million refugees have fled Ukraine since February 24.
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