Swimming’s entire world governing physique FINA reported on Friday it experienced suspended Russian Olympic gold medallist Evgeny Rylov for nine months right after he attended a rally in Moscow in help of Russia’s navy campaign in Ukraine.
Rylov, who received gold in 100 and 200 meters backstroke events at very last year’s Tokyo Olympics, was between several athletes who attended a massive rally at Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium very last month hosted by President Vladimir Putin.
Rylov and other athletes wore the letter “Z” on their outfit, an pinpointing symbol made use of by supporters of what Russia calls its “special armed service operation” in Ukraine.
FINA claimed the suspension came “following Mr. Rylov’s attendance and carry out at an event held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.”
There was no quick response from Rylov, who also lost his sponsorship offer with swimwear maker Speedo around his existence at the rally.
FINA has now canceled all its functions that were being set to choose place in Russia and has barred Russian and Belarusian athletes and officers from using section in its competitions until finally the end of the yr.
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