5+ hour, 12+ min ago  (235+ words) Russia's national rhythmic gymnastics team said Friday that it has withdrawn from the World Challenge Cup in Romania, accusing local organizers of violating regulations by banning the display of their national flag and the playing of their anthem. "The Russian…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (227+ words) Russian and Belarusian gymnasts will be allowed to compete under their national flags and anthems again, the sport's governing body, World Gymnastics, announced on Monday, fully restoring membership rights stripped after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Russia's Gymnastics Federation welcomed the…...