Decision from global governing body follows guidance from International Olympic Committee.
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“The FIG would like to stress that these exceptional and emergency measures are decided and issued in view of the above-mentioned extraordinary circumstances,” the governing body said in a statement Friday, noting the IOC’s recommendation. “They constitute preventive measures aimed at preserving the integrity of Gymnastics, the safety and integrity of members and all athletes and participants, and at fighting against all forms of violence and of sports injustice.
Russia is a perennial power in gymnastics. Athletes representing the Russian Olympic Committee won the team gold medal in the men’s and women’s competitions last year at the Tokyo Olympics. Angelina Melnikova, the all-around bronze medalist in Tokyo, won three medals at the world championships held in October, including the all-around gold.
The FIG also governs rhythmic gymnastics and trampoline, the other Olympic disciplines of the sport. At the Tokyo Games, the ROC finished second in the group event in rhythmic gymnastics and Dina Averina of Russia won the silver in the individual competition. Ivan Litvinovich of Belarus won the gold medal in men’s trampoline.The United States finished fifth in the final medal standings at the Beijing Olympics, with eight gold, 10 silver and seven bronze.
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