Chapter International Federation of Gymnastics explained the decision on the admission of Russians to tournaments

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The president International Federation of Gymnastics) Morinari Vatanabe commented on the decision to allow athletes from Russian Federation and Belarus before participation in competitions. His words are transferred by information agency "Reuters". "Accepting the Russian and Belarusian gymnasts for participation in competitions as independent neutral athletes, International Federation of Gymnastics provides observance of the rights of all athletes and sends to the world a signal that the gymnastics strives for peace" — told Vatanabe. On July 19 it was reported that any athlete applying for the neutral status, will have to fill the special...