Olympic champion banned for attending pro-war rally
A Russian Olympic swimming champion who attended a rally in support of the invasion of Ukraine led by president Vladimir Putin has been banned from his sport for nine months.
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Swimming-FINA suspends Olympic champion Rylov for nine months over Putin rally
DUBAI: Swimming’s world governing body FINA said on Friday it had suspended Russian Olympic gold medalist Evgeny Rylov for nine months after he attended a rally in support of Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine. The move drew an angry reaction from the Kremlin and Russian sports officials.
Russian Olympic champion swimmer Rylov banned for appearing at Putin rally
Russian Olympic gold medalist swimmer Evgeny Rylov has been banned from the sport for nine months for appearing at a rally in support of President Vladimir Putin and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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FINA suspends Olympic champion Rylov for nine months over Putin rally
FINA said on Friday it had suspended Russian Olympic gold medallist Evgeny Rylov for nine months after he attended a rally in Moscow in support of Russia's military campaign in Ukraine. Rylov, who won gold in 100 and 200 metres backstroke events at last year's Tokyo Olympics, was among several athletes who attended a massive rally at Moscow's Luzhniki stadium last month hosted by President Vladimir Putin.
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