Overview
- World Gymnastics’ executive committee said Monday it lifted all post‑2022 limits with immediate effect, restoring national flags and anthems across artistic, rhythmic, trampoline, acrobatic and aerobic gymnastics.
- The ruling applies only to events the federation sanctions, with the next eligible start listed as the Acrobatic World Cup in Bulgaria from May 29 to 31.
- European Gymnastics said it was notified of the change and plans to decide by the end of the week whether to adjust its own restrictions.
- Athletes from Russia and Belarus were barred in March 2022 and later allowed back only as neutrals in late 2024, a process that drew scrutiny in high‑profile cases such as Olympic champion Angelina Melnikova.
- The decision follows similar relaxations by World Aquatics, the International Judo Federation and the International Paralympic Committee, and it could reshape fields at upcoming FIG events including the Rotterdam 2026 world championships that feed into 2028 Olympic qualification.