The Russian gymnast did not return to the flags during the Ukrainian national anthem
Russian rhythmic gymnast Sofia Ilteryakova did not return to the flags during the playing of the Ukrainian national anthem at the World Cup awards ceremony.
The 15-year-old athlete won silver in the hoop final.
The tournament was won by Ukrainian Taisiya Onofriychuk, with Italian Sofia Raffaelli finishing third.
During the awards ceremony, Ilteryakova remained standing with her back to the flags.
Russian athletes are competing under a neutral status.
As a reminder, Lucescu was hospitalized in Bucharest due to health issues.
Defender Vitalii Mykolenko commented on the Ukrainian national team’s defeat in the match against the Swedish national soccer team in the World Cup qualifying playoff semifinals.
Sabo, Kopolovets, and Fedorchuk also criticized Rebrov.
