‘Close Your Eyes And Ears’ — Ukraine Protests Russia’s Return To Gymnastics
The Ukrainian Gymnastics Federation is protesting the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international competitions following the lifting of restrictions by World Gymnastics. Ukrainian gymnasts staged a silent protest during the European Championships, covering their eyes and ears as the national anthems of Russia and Belarus played. The UGF is urging the global sports community to support their stance against the participation of these nations in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- ▪The World Gymnastics Executive Committee lifted restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete under their national flags and anthems.
- ▪Ukrainian gymnasts protested by covering their eyes and ears during the anthems at the European Championships in Varna, Bulgaria.
- ▪The Ukrainian Gymnastics Federation is calling for international support to highlight the impact of Russia's invasion on Ukrainian athletes and sports infrastructure.
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BusinessSportsMoney‘Close Your Eyes And Ears’ — Ukraine Protests Russia’s Return To GymnasticsByCaroline Price,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Olympic Sports Analyst and Published AuthorFollow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 04:06pm EDTMay 29, 2026, 04:07pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.29 July 2024, France, Paris: Olympics, Paris 2024, gymnastics, all-around, team, men, final, pommel horse, Oleg Verniayev from Ukraine. Photo: Marijan Murat/dpa (Photo by Marijan Murat/picture alliance via Getty Images)dpa/picture alliance via Getty ImagesThe Ukrainian Gymnastics Federation (UGF) is calling on the international sports community for support.
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