The strongest Russian gymnasts can return to the main world starts. They need to go through a new check

Fig softened the criteria. For the past six months in Russian gymnastics, many events have occurred. Officially, our athletes were allowed to international competitions last season, but then most federations were refused due to the rules for obtaining neutral status. In January of this year, they decided to send applications, but because of several athletes who did not go through the initial audit, the return process was suspended. A month ago, the Russian gymnastics federation announced that they had announced several starts of neutral athletes, but the time had already been missed. Most of the main starts passed, and this boycott did not bring any visible results. On July 9 and 10, a meeting of the Executive Committee of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) was held in Lausanne. According to its results, the rules for obtaining neutral status for athletes from Russia were revised.The most important thing is that gymnasts can be re -filed with a neutral status if, upon initial verification, the application is rejected. This is done in order to increase justice and transparency of the assessment. In the case of Russians, this approach is important. Not all reasons for the refusal are revealed by the athletes themselves, but well -known cases are shocking. Victoria Listunova She said that she was refused because of the postcard with the congratulation for Victory Day, and Lala Kramarenko – for photo S Irina Wiener. In such situations, a more detailed consideration of all factors is needed.Denis Gladkov, Sport24 was also specified by some criteria: voluntary belonging to the athlete to state structures. Active support for the policy of the Russian Federation, including public statements, interviews and activity on social networks. Supporting athletes with neutral status can take part not only in personal, but also in command and group disciplines. For sports gymnastics, this is important, since the command all -around is of great value. In rhythmic gymnastics, the whole species used to be prohibited, and now group exercises can also perform in the international arena. These are serious changes for Russian athletes. As you know, earlier gymnasts with refusals could only go to CAS, where the decision was necessary to challenge. Now, without additional difficulties, they can re -submit applications and follow new criteria.Alexander Myuskin, Sport24 Federal Gymnastics of Russia is also ready to move on. They plan to organize consultations with coaches and athletes on re -submitting applications and compliance with new requirements of FIG. President of the Federation Oleg Belozerov It also notes the importance of the decision: “We are in constant contact with the FIG leadership. Satisfied that our arguments were taken into account by members of the executive committee. Now we have to study in detail all the decisions made by our colleagues. At the same time, we will continue to make every effort to protect the interests of our athletes. Our goal is a full participation in international competitions. ”It is possible, this season Russian gymnasts will have much more tournaments than previously expected.