A gymnast from Russia who wore the Z symbol has been named to the Euro 2026 roster
Olympic artistic gymnastics champion Viktoria Listunova has been included in the Russian national team’s roster for the Women’s European Championships, which will take place August 13–16 in Croatia.
Listunova drew attention after she participated in a rally attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2022, appearing in clothing bearing the “Z” symbol, which is used as a sign of support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In addition, according to media reports, the athlete posted on Instagram about a fundraiser for a Russian gymnast whose father reportedly died in combat while fighting on the side of the Russian occupation forces.
Listunova, 21, is an Olympic champion and a multiple European championship medalist.
Source: European Artistic Gymnastics Federation.
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