The RGF confirms via Telegram. Angelina Melnikova attended the Congress in Prague and gave a speech.
‘ ✅ The European Gymnastics Congress voted to reinstate Russian athletes' eligibility for competitions under the organization's auspices.
This opens access for artistic and rhythmic gymnastics to qualifying tournaments for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
In trampoline, athletes can qualify for the Olympics without going through European competitions.
🗳 Delegates from 46 of the 50 countries that are members of European Gymnastics participated in the vote. Twenty-seven countries voted to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete. The Russian delegation was led by Marat Filippov, Vice President of the Russian Olympic Committee and Secretary of the Presidential Council for Physical Culture and Sport.
💬 Oleg Belozerov, President of the Russian Gymnastics Federation, noted the importance of the decision:
"We positively evaluate the position taken by European Gymnastics – it confirms its commitment to the principles of the Olympic Charter." The decision to allow Russian athletes to return to European competitions is a significant step toward restoring equality, respect, and objectivity in international sport.
This allows our athletes in rhythmic and artistic gymnastics to participate in full, in accordance with the Olympic qualifying requirements."’
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