Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak, who sported an insignia linked to his nation's army invasion of Ukraine on a medals podium, is going through disciplinary motion for his "stunning" habits on Sunday, the Worldwide Gymnastics Federation mentioned.
Kuliak's shirt had the letter "Z" prominently positioned as he stood subsequent to Ukraine's Kovtun Illia, the gold medalist at a Gymnastics World Cup occasion in Doha.
The "Z" has been seen on Russian tanks and autos in Ukraine and has come to represent assist for the invasion.
Kuliak had received the bronze medal on Saturday.
"The Worldwide Gymnastics Federation confirms that it's going to ask the Gymnastics Ethics Basis to open disciplinary proceedings in opposition to Ivan Kuliak following his stunning behaviour on the Equipment World Cup in Doha, Qatar," a assertion from the ruling physique mentioned.
It had already been determined that from Monday all Russian and Belarusian gymnasts will probably be banned from future competitions.
"Russian and Belarusian athletes and officers, together with judges, should not allowed to participate in FIG competitions or FIG-sanctioned competitions," the group mentioned.
The Worldwide Olympic Committee advisable the ban final week.