Nagorny ‘one of the most odious characters in sport’ as FIG issues neutral status to gymnasts from Russia. I take issue with his point on Melnikova training at CSKA - the gymnasts generally join their clubs as children and there isn’t much choice. Deliberately turning her back on CSKA because of its military connections would be a risky thing to do in Putin’s Russia. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/mar/31/gymnastics-embrace-of-russians-highlights-neutrality-blurred-lines?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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