“Until recently, we in Europe could only claim one place at the Olympics. But why is it needed? Without a flag, without an anthem, without communication, without fans, in a special uniform, to special music that would be selected for rhythmic gymnastics.
It would be a shame if we went there. I believe that this will be very humiliating for Russia. But Russian rhythmic gymnastics will definitely not go there, and we will never again perform without the flag and anthem of Russia,” quotes words Wiener TASS.
The Russian rhythmic gymnastics team performed without a flag and anthem at the Tokyo Olympics and the 2021 World Championships in Kitakyushu, Japan.
On December 1, the European Gymnastics Union banned athletes from Russia and Belarus from participating in all tournaments under the auspices of the organization, so they will not be able to compete at the European Championships and qualify for the Olympic Games in Paris.
On December 8, the IOC allowed Russians and Belarusians to participate in the Olympics in a neutral status. Russian and Belarusian teams will not compete at the 2024 Olympics. Also, athletes and staff members who have ever actively expressed support for the CBO will not be admitted. Officials will not be accredited for the competition. The symbols of Russia and Belarus will not be displayed at the Games in any official place or event.
The Olympic Games in the French capital will be held from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
2023-12-18 09:15:06
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