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Three Russian gymnasts denied visas before world championships
Original: Three Russian gymnasts denied visas ahead of upcoming world championships
Three Russian gymnasts have been denied visas ahead of the upcoming world championships, according to The New York Times. The refusal prevents the athletes from competing at the event, which will proceed without them. It adds to the ongoing disputes over Russian athletes' participation in international sport amid the war in Ukraine, with federations and host governments facing repeated questions about eligibility and access.
Why now: Ongoing controversy over Russian athletes' ability to compete internationally since the invasion of Ukraine
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- Three Russian gymnasts denied visas ahead of upcoming world championships · The New York Times
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