From Worlds 2023 in Spain.
China
Italy
Ukraine
Brazil
France
related – 2023 in review: a year of curve balls and comebacks in Rhythmic Gymnastics
From Worlds 2023 in Spain.
China
Italy
Ukraine
Brazil
France
related – 2023 in review: a year of curve balls and comebacks in Rhythmic Gymnastics
Aug 23-27, Valencia Spain
Viner has been so controversial for so many decades, I wasn’t instantly sure why she was banned.
Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation President Irina Viner has been banned by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) for two-years for her behaviour following the Olympic Games in Tokyo when Israel’s Linoy Ashram beat Dina Averina to the gold medal in the individual event and Bulgaria won the group event. …
The punishment will not begin until one day after Russia’s current ban from international competition …
Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation President banned for two years after Tokyo 2020 protest

Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation President Irina Viner has been videoed directing the rehearsal of a military parade for Putin’s big speech celebrating the anniversary of Russiaβs invasion of Ukraine.
TribunaΒ also reports that Russiaβs national rhythmic gymnastics team are expected to perform in the “celebratory concert”. …
Viner was married to Uzbek-born Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov for 30 years before their divorce in May last year.
Usmanov agreed to step aside as President of the International Fencing Federation following the European Union’s decision to impose economic sanctions on him over Russia’s military assault on Ukraine.
The 69-year-old businessman has also been sanctioned by the United States and the United Kingdom. …
Inside the Games
I ASSuME this means the RUS Rhythmic team will not be eligible for Olympic qualification under the stupid compromise idea recommended by the IOC.

One of the most improved FIG nations, now with a World Champion.
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Kids will be inspired by Rhys. He’s got a BIG online following.
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