Russian gymnasts will be able to perform at the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. This is reported TASS.
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) rejected the protest of the Ukrainian side and allowed the Russians to participate in the competition. Domestic gymnasts will perform in a neutral status.
The senior coach of the national team Valentina Rodienko spoke about the FIG decision. She added that the psychological state of domestic athletes is very bad.
The World Cup stage in Qatar will be held from 2 to 5 March. Five Russian athletes should take part in it. In particular, Olympic champions Victoria Listunova and Vladislav Urazova will perform.
Russian sport has faced a series of sanctions from international organizations against the backdrop of a special operation of the Russian Armed Forces on the territory of Ukraine.
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