Continental union representing European gymnastics in FIG since 1982.
The Rotterdam World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, opening 17-25 October, serve as the first team qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Russian gymnasts Angelina Melnikova, Viktoria Listunova and Anna Kalmykova have reportedly been refused Dutch visas, sparking claims of discrimination and prompting Russia to seek appeals, while the IOC and World Gymnastics note most Russians will have opportunities to qualify later.
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, paving the way for Russian athletes to compete again under IOC oversight. Several sports federations have begun readmitting Russian and Belarusian competitors, often allowing faction flags and uniforms, while Ukraine challenges the move at CAS.
Russia’s athletics federation has filed a new appeal at CAS to overturn World Athletics sanctions that ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from global events. The IOC has allowed Russian competitors in some Olympic qualifiers, sparking debate among federations that have eased restrictions in other sports. The case tests the balance between sport and politics as World Athletics defends its integrity.