Ivan Kuliak

2022 - 3 - 7

Gymnast faces disciplinary action after appearing to wear Russian war symbol on podium (unknown)

Ivan Kuliak is facing disciplinary action from the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) after appearing to wear a Russian war symbol on the podium at a ...

"The FIG adopted further measures against Russia and Belarus on 4 March. From 7 March 2022. As the athletes stood on the podium, Kuliak was seen with a 'Z' taped across the front of his shirt - a symbol which has been reported to mean 'victory' in Russian and which has been seen on tanks taking part in the invasion. - A symbol which has been reported to mean "victory" in Russian and which has been seen on tanks taking part in the invasion.

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Russian gymnast's chilling statement to Ukraine rival (Fox Sports)

A Russian gymnast wore a pro-war 'Z' symbol while standing beside a Ukrainian athlete on the podium. Ukraine's Illia Kovtun claimed victory in the parallel ...

So when Kuliak stepped onto the podium with the ‘Z’ symbol clearly on his top, it was a shocking statement – particularly given Ukraine’s Kovtun was the winner of the discipline. But when Kuliak stepped onto the podium it became apparent he was sporting the ‘Z’ symbol on his kit. Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak wears ‘Z’ war symbol on medal podium next to Ukrainian athlete Illia Kovtun

Ukraine war: Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak to be investigated by ... (Sky News)

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) cancelled all of its events in Russia and Belarus, adding it would not allocate other events to the two ...

The FIG has already cancelled all of its events in Russia and Belarus adding that it would not allocate other events to the two countries until further notice. The FIG said in a statement: "The International Gymnastics Federation confirms that it will ask the Gymnastics Ethics Foundation to open disciplinary proceedings against Kuliak following his shocking behaviour at the Apparatus World Cup. The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) cancelled all of its events in Russia and Belarus, adding it would not allocate other events to the two countries until further notice following Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak wears pro-war Z symbol on podium ... (ABC News)

A Russian gymnast is under investigation after taping a Z symbol — seen on Russian tanks invading Ukraine — to his vest for a medal ceremony alongside a ...

The Z symbol was reportedly first seen on Russian vehicles as they gathered ahead of the invasion of Ukraine. There has been speculation it could be a recognition marking to avoid friendly fire incidents. 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. Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is facing a dsciplinary investigation after displaying a symbol linked to the invasion of Ukraine on his uniform.

Russian athlete Ivan Kuliak slammed after wearing pro-war symbol ... (7NEWS.com.au)

'Can't think of a more disgusting thing to do and a better reason to ban Russia from sporting events altogether.'

Watch the latest news on Channel 7 or stream it for free on 7plus >> Watch the latest Sport on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> On the streets of Ukraine it’s thought to be a way of separating themselves from Ukrainian soldiers - away from the battleground it’s a show of support of their invasion.

Gymnast slammed after wearing ‘Z’ in apparent show of support for Russia (unknown)

The 20-year-old from Kaluga, Russia, took home the bronze medal in parallel bars at the Apparatus World Cup in Doha, Qatar — an event in which Ukranian Illia ...

“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,” the statement said. The 20-year-old from Kaluga, Russia, took home the bronze medal in parallel bars at the Apparatus World Cup in Doha, Qatar — an event in which Ukranian Illia Kovtun won first place — and could be seen with the “Z” on his chest on the podium. Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak wore a “Z” on his uniform in apparent support of Russian troops at a competition last week.

Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak faces disciplinary action for wearing invasion symbol next to Ukraine rival on podium (unknown)

Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak sported a "Z' insignia linked to the invasion of Ukraine on a podium as he stood next to Ukrainian rival.

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. The code allows gymnasts to be punished for acts that "behave in an offensive way," "damage the image of gymnastics" or "demonstrate anti-sport behavior." Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak, who sported an insignia linked to his country's military invasion of Ukraine on a medals podium, is facing disciplinary action for his "shocking" behavior on Sunday, the International Gymnastics Federation said.