The International Gymnastics Federation has published a list of “neutral” athletes and support staff allowed to participate in the next stages of the World Cup, which are qualification criteria for the Olympic Games in Paris.

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There are thirty names on the list, all gymnasts from Belarus, their coaches, heads of delegations and judges, but not a single Russian, News.ro reports.

This means that Russia will not be able to field a single gymnast in rhythmic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics or springboard at the Olympics in Paris next summer.

The stages of the World Cup will be held in Cairo, Cottbus, Baku and Doha from the end of February to April.

As a reminder, the Olympic Games in Paris will be held from July 26 to August 11.