Russian artistic gymnast and Olympic team gold medallist
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.
The Russian women’s team has been denied visas to compete at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam. Russian officials have labelled the move a discrimination that deprives athletes of a chance to compete. Moscow says it will appeal to World Gymnastics and the IOC. The event runs 17–25 October and serves as a qualifier for the 2028 Olympics.