The International Gymnastics Federation's president informed Russian gymnasts and coaches Monday in a Moscow suburb that they will not be permitted to represent their nation at international competitions while the invasion of Ukraine continues.FIG President Morinari Watanabe, who is running for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee, visited Russia for the first time since the invasion began in February 2022. He also traveled to Ukraine earlier this month.Watanabe said Monday that Ukrainian gymnasts continue to express opposition to competing on the same platform as Russians.…READ FULL ARTICLE
