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On May 18, 2026, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Executive Committee, during a meeting in Sharm El Sheikh, approved the return of Russian gymnasts to international competition under their national flag and anthem. This decision follows a move on December 16, 2025, when World Gymnastics, the rebranded International Gymnastics Federation, granted neutral status to seven Russian gymnasts—Ilya Musin in artistic gymnastics, and Alena Seliverstova, Arina Lavrenova, Daria Kudryavtseva, Ekaterina Timoshenko, Sofia Lobova, and Nonna Nyanina in rhythmic gymnastics. Neutral status also extended to coaching staff members Igor Manenko, Nikolai Kuksekov, and Olga Abramova. Previously, on December 9, 2025, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) announced its rebranding, becoming known as World Gymnastics, a change FIG President Morinari Watanabe stated emphasized the organization's global focus. Earlier, on August 14, 2025, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) opened media registration for the 53rd Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, scheduled for October 19-25, 2025, in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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