Ivan Kuliak

2022 - 3 - 7

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Russian Gymnast Sparks Controversy for Donning “Z” Symbol While ... (NowThis)

A Russian gymnast has been condemned by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) for wearing a pro-war symbol during an awards ceremony following a ...

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Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak pledges to wear 'Z' symbol again; 'If ... (Republic World)

The image of Ivan Kuliak wearing the Z Symbol went viral after he went on stage to collect his bronze medal and stood next to a gold medalist from Ukraine.

When been asked if any sanction will be imposed on the Russian gymnast FIG referred to article 42.3 of its 2022 statutes regarding “the disciplinary measures which can be imposed amongst others on a Federation, on a legal entity or on an individual”. Such measures include “the cancellation of results of a competition”, The Z Symbol worn by Ivan Kuliak was about Russia's victory in the ongoing war. The FIG in its statement said, "The International Gymnastics Federation confirms that it will ask the Gymnastics Ethics Foundation to open disciplinary proceedings against male artistic gymnast Ivan Kuliak (RUS) following his shocking behaviour at the Apparatus World Cup in Doha, Qatar."

Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak has no regrets over supporting invasion of Ukraine (unknown)

Kuliak attached a letter 'Z' to his chest before receiving his bronze medal in the parallel bars at a World Cup event in Doha on Saturday.

As an athlete, I will always fight for victory and play for peace.” “I saw it on our military and looked at what this symbol means. Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak says he has no regrets over wearing a symbol in support of the invasion of Ukraine on the podium following a World Cup event in Doha on Saturday.

Unrepentant gymnast Ivan Kuliak would show ‘Z’ insignia for Russia again (unknown)

The Russian gymnast who provoked global anger by wearing a propaganda symbol in support of the invasion of Ukraine on a World Cup podium has insisted that ...

“I saw it on our military and looked at what this symbol means,” added Kuliak, who received training with the Russian military last year. “It turned out to be ‘for victory’ and ‘for peace’. I didn’t wish anything bad on anyone. When Kuliak was asked if he regretted his act, he replied: “Not at all.

Russian gymnast criticized for 'shocking behavior' after wearing 'Z' symbol next to Ukrainian athlete (unknown)

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has criticized the "shocking behavior" of Russian athlete Ivan Kuliak at a gymnastics World Cup event in Doha, ...

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Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak facing ban for pro-invasion symbol on podium (unknown)

Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is expected to be investigated after displaying a symbol on his uniform supporting the invasion of Ukraine at a World Cup event ...

Kuliak, a former national junior all-around champion who did not compete at the Tokyo Olympics, now faces a ban under the FIG disciplinary code. Kuliak taped the "Z" symbol, seen on Russian tanks and military vehicles in Ukraine and embraced by supporters of the war, to his vest for a medal ceremony at a World Cup event on Saturday in Doha, Qatar. He took bronze in parallel bars and stood next to a gold medallist from Ukraine. Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is expected to be investigated after displaying a symbol on his uniform supporting the invasion of Ukraine.