Russian gold medalists denied entry to the Netherlands for gymnastics world championships

Russian gold medalists have been denied entry into the Netherlands to participate in the gymnastics world championships. This development follows reports from Zagreb, Croatia, where athlete Angelina Melnikova performed her routine in the Women’s Floor Exercise Final at the Zagreb Arena on August 15, 2026. The restriction prevents the Russian athletes from competing in the upcoming global event hosted by the Netherlands, marking a significant barrier for the gold medalists in their professional sports journey.