European Gymnastics has lifted all restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete with their national flag and anthem. Russian gymnasts will participate in the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Bulgaria under the Russian flag.
European Gymnastics has lifted all restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete internationally with their national flag and anthem. This decision is seen as a step towards restoring a unified sports space based on athletic merit.
European Gymnastics will follow World Gymnastics' decision to lift all restrictions on the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus. The decision will be approved at an upcoming extraordinary online general assembly.
European Gymnastics has permitted Russian athletes to compete in the 2026 European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship in Bulgaria from May 27-31, allowing them to use their national flag and anthem. This decision follows a similar move by World Gymnastics.
World Gymnastics Executive Committee has lifted all restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete internationally under their national flags and anthems, effective immediately. The decision applies to all five disciplines governed by the Russian Gymnastics Federation.
