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Russian Gymnasts Allowed to Compete Under National Flag and Anthem Again

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Russia’s Gymnasts Return Under National Flag: World Turn Federation Lifts Sanctions Amid Shifting Sports Diplomacy By Daniel Richardson | Editor-in-Chief, Archysport | May 18, 2026 After four years of competing as “individual neutral athletes,” Russian and Belarusian gymnasts will once again represent their nations at international competitions, including the national flag and anthem. The decision … Read more

Russian Gymnasts Allowed to Compete Under National Flag and Anthem

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Russia’s Gymnasts Compete Under National Flag Again: How the FIG’s Policy Shift Reshapes Elite Gymnastics Daniel Richardson May 18, 2026 After years of competing under a “neutral” flag and without national anthems, Russian gymnasts will soon represent their country openly at international competitions—a decision that reflects broader tensions in global sports governance. The International Gymnastics … Read more