FIG Statement about Russia's Participation in Rio

FIG Statement about Russia's Participation in Rio

The FIG is currently in the process of establishing the Rio-eligible gymnasts based on the IOC's official statement about the Russian doping decision.Releas

Jul 25, 2016 by Rebecca Johnson
FIG Statement about Russia's Participation in Rio
The FIG is currently in the process of establishing the Rio-eligible gymnasts based on the IOC's official statement about the Russian doping decision.

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LAUSANNE (SUI), FIG Office, July 25, 2016:

The FIG has taken note of the IOC Executive Board's decision concerning the participation of Russian athletes at the Rio Olympic Games and shall fully adhere to it.

The FIG will - as soon as possible - establish the "Pool of Russian eligible athletes" as per the criteria stated in points 2 and 3 of the above mentioned IOC Executive Board decision, and will have it verified as requested in point 4, then forward it to all concerned.


Related:
IOC Official Statement About Russian Doping Decision