Boy gymnast Ivan Kuliak criticized for 'shocking behavior'

If this boy did this on purpose, it wss very mean and he should lose his gold medal and all other medals he won.

CNN)The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has criticized the "shocking behavior" of Russian athlete Ivan Kuliak at a gymnastics World Cup event in Doha, Qatar.
The FIG did not give details about the behavior they condemned, but the statement came after the 20-year-old gymnast wore a 'Z' symbol taped to his leotard while standing next to Ukrainian athlete Illia Kovtun on the podium -- Kovtun won gold and Kuliak picked up bronze in the parallel bars on Saturday.
The organization that oversees Russian gymnasts acknowledged in a statement that Kuliak's display violated FIG rules, but expressed the organization's support for his actions.

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The 'Z' insignia has been displayed on tanks and vehicles used by the Russian military in its Ukraine operations and has since become a symbol of support for the invasion of Ukraine.

Propaganda videos on social media appear to show supporters of Russian President Vladimir Putin wearing clothing featuring the 'Z' symbol, waving Russian flags and chanting pro-Russia slogans.

"The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) confirms that it will ask the Gymnastics Ethics Foundation to open disciplinary proceedings against Ivan Kuliak following his shocking behavior at the Apparatus World Cup in Doha, Qatar," a Sunday statement from the gymnastics governing body read.
On Monday, Head of the Artistic Gymnastics Federation of Russia (FSGR) Vasily Titov told Russian publication MK that Kuliak has the governing body's full support. FSGR quoted the article on its official website.

"I don't think that Ivan wanted to make a special demonstration, but we will support him in any case," he said.
"It was a violation of the uniform approved by the FIG. I think that they can punish, they can also remove us from participation. But we were already removed."
CNN has reached out to the FSGR but has yet to receive a response.
The Gymnastics Ethics Foundation told CNN that it couldn't comment on pending or potential cases as a matter of procedure.

He did work hard to earn his medals, so I do not think they should be taken away from him. I do think though, he should apologize to Ukrainian athletes for wearing that shirt.

I say strip his medals. The evil Russia bombed a hospital last night and maternity ward, kids buried under the rubble. We need to show no mercy to Russia.

Maybe the other countries should level Russia, or take Russian kids out and bury them under debris. We need to deport any Russian citizen who is in the US, or take them out and beat the living shit out of them.

If you talking about me, then just say it. But I have as many rights in the United States as you do Jared, since I hold dual citizenship.

Did I mention you by name? I would suggest since you are Russian at this particular moment while your country is killing babies and children, that you not be a little smart ass at 11 years old. Someone will put you on your ass and you will be picking up your teeth. Usually I do not debate with 11 year olds, but since you had to reply, I felt obligated.

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jared just stop it he is just a kid he is my really good friend and he's got a lot of gold it's not his fault what is happening will you just drop it and leave the kids alone

Jared, stop being a dick. And making threats to 11 year old boys I take personal since my brother is 11. You might be the one knocked to the ground if you keep shooting your mouth off.

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Not cool to try start shit with an 11 year old here.