World Gymnastics has lifted all restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes with fast impact.
Athletes from each nations have been banned from worldwide competitors in March 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
They have been subsequently permitted to compete as neutrals in direction of the top of 2024 however will now be allowed to return to worldwide competitions below their nationwide flags.
World Gymnastics confirmed the choice in a assertion, exterior following a gathering of its government committee in Egypt final weekend.
The reversal applies throughout all 5 disciplines ruled by World Gymnastics, together with inventive, rhythmic, acrobatic and cardio gymnastics in addition to trampolining.
Russia has traditionally been one of many strongest nations in gymnastics.
They received two golds and 10 medals general on the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, competing below the Russian Olympic Committee banner, earlier than being banned from Paris 2024.
The transfer to permit athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate below their flags follows a related resolution by World Aquatics in April whereas the Worldwide Judo Federation lifted its ban final November.
The Worldwide Paralympic Committee eliminated its suspension on athletes from the 2 nations competing final yr they usually took half within the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina.
