According to Reuters, Ivan Kuliak sported a “Z” on his leotard while standing next to Ukrainian gymnast Illia Kovtun at the Gymnastics World Cup event in Doha, Qatar on Saturday.
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Kovtun had won gold, while Kuliak won the bronze medal.
The letter “Z” symbolizes support for the Russian invasion and has been painted on Russian tanks and streets as the conflict between the two countries continues to escalate.
According to a statement, the International Gymnastics Federation said it will ask the Gymnastics Ethics Foundation to open disciplinary proceedings against Kuliak for his “shocking behavior” at the event.
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