A Russian gymnast has been slammed after displaying a logo of help for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Ivan Kuliak had a Z on his high as he picked up a bronze medal on the Creative Gymnastics World Cup in Doha subsequent to Ukrainian Kovtun Illia, who gained gold.
The image, which has been seen on Russian tanks, has develop into a sign of backing for the invasion.
"The Worldwide Gymnastics Federation (FIG) confirms that it's going to ask the Gymnastics Ethics Basis to open disciplinary proceedings towards male creative gymnast Ivan Kuliak (RUS) following his surprising behaviour on the Equipment World Cup in Doha, Qatar," FIG mentioned in an announcement.
FIG has already adopted measures towards Russia and Belarus following the invasion. From 7 March, athletes from each nations is not going to be allowed to participate in FIG-organised occasions.
Final Monday, the Worldwide Olympic Committee (IOC) really helpful banning Russians and Belarusians from sports activities competitions, breaking with an extended custom of non-intervention in political or geopolitical debates.
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