
The International Gymnastics Federation has allowed competition organizers to strip Russian and Belarusian athletes of their national symbols if local restrictions prevent the use of the federation's standard system.
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Russian and Belarusian athletes compete at international competitions in a neutral status due to sanctions.
The International Gymnastics Federation (World Gymnastics) has changed the conditions for the participation of Russians and Belarusians in competitions under its auspices. This is reported on the organization's website.
Now competition organizers are allowed to deprive Russian and Belarusian athletes of the flag and anthem. “This will occur in cases where mandatory local restrictions prevent the full implementation of the World Gymnastics standard system,” the statement said.
Earlier, Honored Coach of the USSR and Russia Valentina Rodionenko said that by decision of the organizers, Russian gymnasts will perform at the upcoming 2026 World Championships in the Netherlands in a neutral status. The same thing happened to the country's representatives at the European Championships in Zagreb in August.

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