🗣 'I saw it on our military and looked at what this symbol means.' The Russian gymnast who wore a ‘Z’ symbol seen on Russian war machinery in Ukraine has spoken out about his decision to do.
Speaking to the outlet earlier today , he said: “If there was a second chance and I had a choice whether to go out with the letter ‘Z’ on my chest or not, I would do the same.
“I saw it on our military and looked at what this symbol means. It turned out to be ‘for victory’ and ‘for peace’. I just wanted to show my position. As an athlete, I will always fight for victory and play for peace.”Russian athletes are currently not allowed to compete under their own flag or have the Russian anthem played.
The FIG also announced that, indefinitely from yesterday , no Russian or Belarusian gymnasts or officials will be allowed at international competitions. After Kuliak’s message at the ceremony was spotted, Ukrainian gymnast Oleg Verniaiev shared an Instagram post expressing his rage. He wrote: “Of course, you will excuse me, but let the Russians not shout that sport is out of politics!“Congratulations to our guy [the Ukrainian winner], everything is in its place glory to Ukraine.”At the weekend, two-time Olympic gold medallist Svetlana Khorkina also shared the ‘Z’ symbol online with the caption: “A campaign for those who are not ashamed to be Russian.
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