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Ukraine seeks ban on Russian gymnast for turning back during anthem

Maria Kamińska
 02.04.2026, 22:36
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Russia’s Sofiia Ilteriakova, competing under neutral status, stood with with her back to the flags as the Ukrainian anthem played. Photo: Facebook/Rhytmic Gymnastics

The controversy comes as Russian athletes have been gradually reintegrated into global sport events.