Gymnastics The International Gymnastics Federation closed its competitions in Russia and Belarus

International The gymnastics association FIG excludes Russia and Belarus from all competitive activities under the organization due to the war in Ukraine. The full ban on countries will take effect on Monday and will remain in force for the time being.

FIG’s Board of Directors met in an emergency session on Friday and announced its closure decision the same evening on their website. The decision follows the recommendation of the International Olympic Committee following the Russian invasion.

“Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials, including judges, have been closed from FIG’s competition since Monday, March 7th. The decision is valid for the time being, ”FIG announced.

As a result of the decision, Russia and Belarus will not be able to participate in the World Championships in acrobatic gymnastics in Baku, Azerbaijan from 10 to 13 March. March.