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FIG to reconsider refused applications for neutral status

PLEASE NOTE: statement from the FIG website is below.



Source : RGF. Google translate


The FIG Executive Committee has revised the rules for admitting Russian athletes as neutrals


A meeting of the Executive Committee of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) was held in Lausanne, Switzerland, on July 9 and 10. Following its results, the rules for obtaining neutral status by athletes from Russia were revised.


According to the updated rules:

– Russian athletes will be able to compete under the auspices of FIG not only in individual, but also in group and team disciplines.

– Athletes who were previously denied neutral status will have the right to have their applications reconsidered.

– New criteria for considering applications have been introduced and FIG clarifications to the updated rules have been approved — this should increase the objectivity of the admission procedure, eliminating cases of unjustified refusals.


The President of the Russian Gymnastics Federation Oleg Belozerov commented on the decision of the FIG Executive Committee.


“We are in constant contact with the FIG leadership. We are satisfied that our arguments were taken into account by the members of the Executive Committee. Now we have to study in detail all the decisions made by our colleagues. At the same time, we will continue to make every effort to protect the interests of our athletes. Our goal is full participation in international competitions,” the President of the RGF said.


In the near future, the Russian Gymnastics Federation plans to organize consultations with coaches and athletes on the procedures for re-submitting applications and compliance with the new requirements of the International Gymnastics Federation.


Match TV has added more detail :  


The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has allowed Russian gymnasts to re-apply for neutral status.


The decision was made at a meeting of the organization's Executive Committee, which was held on July 9 and 10 in Lausanne (Switzerland).


💬 The Executive Committee officially approved a revised version of the special rules, which include several important updates aimed at improving the system for evaluating the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.


In particular, the following criteria were clarified: voluntary participation of an athlete in the activities of state structures; active support of the authorities, including public statements, interviews and activity on social networks.


As part of this revision, a transition mechanism was also introduced. This mechanism allows previously rejected applications to be re-submitted, which increases the fairness and transparency of the procedure, - says the decision published on the FIG website.


You can find the FIG statement here : https://www.gymnastics.sport/site/news/displaynews.php?urlNews=4506140



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