Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak
Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak, who wore an insignia linked to the invasion of Ukraine on a medal podium, was criticized on Sunday for his “shocking behaviour”. Kuliak’s shirt featured the letter ‘Z’ prominently as he stood next to Ukraine’s Kovtun Illia, the gold medalist at a World Championship gymnastics in Doha.
The ‘Z’ has been defaced on Russian tanks and vehicles in Ukraine and symbolizes support for the invasion.
Kuliak had won the bronze medal on Saturday.
“The International Gymnastics Federation confirms that it will ask the Gymnastics Ethics Foundation to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Ivan Kuliak following his shocking behavior at the Apparatus World Cup in Doha, Qatar,” a statement from the governing body said.
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It had already been decided that from Monday all Russian and Belarusian gymnasts will be banned from future competitions.
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