Ivan Kuliak: Russian gymnast says he has no regrets about wearing 'Z' symbol on podium next to Ukrainian athlete -- state media
By Ben Church, CNN
Updated 1308 GMT (2108 HKT) March 9, 2022
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The 20-year-old was condemned by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) for his «shocking behavior» at a gymnastics World Cup event in Doha, Qatar, last weekend.Kuliakwore a 'Z' symbol taped to his leotard while standing next toUkrainian gymnast Illia Kovtun on the podium — Kovtun won gold and Kuliak picked up bronze in the parallel bars on Saturday.Andy Murray to donate 2022 season prize money to
