Ilteryakova's 2026 world and European gold

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1. 28 Feb 2022Background

   FIG bans Russian and Belarusian gymnasts from international events

   After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the International Gymnastics Federation barred Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from its competitions.

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   9 Nov

   Ilteryakova says world and European gold made her childhood dreams come true

   Gymnast Ilteryakova won gold at both the world and European championships in 2026 — and says it feels like childhood dreams coming true.