European Gymnastics Union
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The European Gymnastics Union (Европейский гимнастический союз) communicated on May 24 that Russian gymnasts would compete at the European Championships in Bulgaria using the national flag and anthem. This decision came despite objections from several national federations and local authorities, including a mayor who stated that the Russian team could not compete with those symbols. The union's position was influenced by rulings from the International Gymnastics Federation, which had previously lifted restrictions on Russian athletes. The matter was noted by international sports organizations,…