Russian Gymnasts Decline to Compete as Neutrals

May 14, 2025, 5:12 pm EDT

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has granted neutral status to 43 athletes from Russia, a country under International Olympic Committee sanctions, allowing them to compete without national identity markings. However, out of solidarity with their teammates who did not receive the same status, all the approved athletes have jointly decided not to participate in the upcoming events.