Alina Kabaeva, the 2004 Olympic all-around champion from Athens, has spoken out against anti-Russian sporting sanctions, calling the backlash “the most disgraceful page in the history of world sports.” The International Gymnastics Federation has banned Russian gymnasts from competing in international competitions as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The absence of Russians in gymnastics will cause the sport to “degrade,” according to Vladimir Putin’s sex-crazed girlfriend.
