# Two Russian Olympic gymnastics champions to miss 2026 European Championships after visa denial

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- TASS, 2026-08-07 17:47 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://tass.com/sports/2170343

> Two Russian Olympic gymnastics champions will skip the 2026 European Championships after their visa applications were denied. The Russian Gymnastics Federation says recent developments have raised questions about whether athletes from all national federations can enjoy equal conditions of participation in qualifying competitions.

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