Gymnastics

Russian gymnast receives 1-year ban for wearing pro-war symbol (AXIOS Sports) A Russian gymnast who wore a pro-war symbol on his uniform supporting the invasion of Ukraine has received a one-year ban, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) announced on Tuesday.

NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Dominates ESPN Social Media Engagement (Front Office Sports) Division I women’s basketball isn’t the only NCAA women’s sport that drew impressive fan engagement this year.  Women’s gymnastics drew more engagement on ESPN social platforms than any other women’s sport in 2022, the network announced, garnering 100 million impressions.

Salt Lake City Named 2022 USA Gymnastics Classic Host (SportsTravel) The USA Gymnastics event will bring together the country’s top elite gymnasts. Held since 1983 as a showcase for the senior and junior women’s ranks, the U.S. Classic for the first time will feature men’s competition and will serve as the final qualifying opportunity for the 2022 U.S. Gymnastics Championships scheduled for August 18-21 in Tampa, Florida.

Russian Gymnast Facing Ban for Pro-Invasion Symbol; Paralympic Leader Blasts Russia (SportsTravel)

Gymnastics federation bans Russian and Belarusian athletes (AXIOS Sports) The International Federation of Gymnastics announced Friday it will ban all Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from participating in competitions starting next week.