26.06.2026, 11:00
Russian gymnasts refused to perform in Romania because of the ban on the flag and anthem
Source: OREANDA-NEWS
OREANDA-NEWS The Russian national rhythmic gymnastics team refused to participate in the Challenge Cup in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. This is reported in the Telegram channel of the Russian Gymnastics Federation.
The organization noted that the organizers had banned Russians from using the national flag and anthem. "This is a direct violation of the May decision of the World Gymnastics Executive Committee, according to which Russian gymnasts were fully reinstated. It also violates the Charter of World Gymnastics and the updated provisions of the Olympic Charter," the statement said.
Earlier, the mayor of Cluj-Napoca, Emil Bock, spoke out against the possible use of Russian symbols at the World Cup in Rhythmic gymnastics. The politician said that the Russian national anthem should not be played in Kluge, and athletes should not perform under their own flag.
European Gymnastics lifted restrictions for Russians and Belarusians on May 24. Previously, this was done by World Gymnastics.
The organization noted that the organizers had banned Russians from using the national flag and anthem. "This is a direct violation of the May decision of the World Gymnastics Executive Committee, according to which Russian gymnasts were fully reinstated. It also violates the Charter of World Gymnastics and the updated provisions of the Olympic Charter," the statement said.
Earlier, the mayor of Cluj-Napoca, Emil Bock, spoke out against the possible use of Russian symbols at the World Cup in Rhythmic gymnastics. The politician said that the Russian national anthem should not be played in Kluge, and athletes should not perform under their own flag.
European Gymnastics lifted restrictions for Russians and Belarusians on May 24. Previously, this was done by World Gymnastics.
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