Ukraine Calls For Emergency Congress After Controversial FIG Rule Change
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- Sports Money Ukraine Calls For Emergency Congress After Controversial FIG Rule Change By Caroline Price,
- The restrictions were originally imposed in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- However, the restrictions were amended in 2024 to permit select athletes to compete under authorized neutral criteria, though many critics argued the criteria were inconsistently enforced.
Sports Money Ukraine Calls For Emergency Congress After Controversial FIG Rule Change By Caroline Price,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Olympic Sports Analyst and Published Author Follow Author May 22, 2026, 12:51pm EDTMay 22, 2026, 12:57pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Oleg Verniaiev of Ukraine chalks his hands before competing on the pommel horse during the men's competition for the iPro Sport World Cup of Gymnastics at The O2 Arena on April 8, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Ukrainian Gymnastics Federation (UGF) has called for immediate action after World Gymnastics’ (FIG) decision to lift all restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes. On May 18, the FIG’s Executive Committee voted to lift all restrictions imposed on the respective nations, permitting their full return to World Championships and Olympic competitions.
The restrictions were originally imposed in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. From 2022 to 2024, no Russian or Belarusian athletes competed at a World Championships or Olympic Games.