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The World Artistic Gymnastics Championships will be held in Rotterdam from October 17 to 25. The World Gymnastics Executive Committee previously allowed the participation of Russians with national symbols.
Former senior coach of the Russian artistic gymnastics team Valentina Rodionenko said that Russian gymnasts still have not received visas to participate in the World Championships in the Netherlands. This was reported by Sovetsky Sport with reference to RIA Novosti.
“There is complete silence with our visas. This is, of course, a nightmare. Tomorrow is the last working day at the embassy in order to receive them before flying to the World Cup. We are simply being tested for strength. We hope that the issue will be resolved,” Rodionenko said.
The Russian team's departure for the tournament is scheduled for October 11. Russian gymnasts submitted the required set of documents to the Netherlands visa center.
The World Artistic Gymnastics Championships will be held in Rotterdam from October 17 to 25. On May 17, the World Gymnastics Executive Committee decided to allow Russians to participate in international competitions with the flag and anthem of the country.

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