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Ivan Kuliak's singlet had the letter "Z" prominently placed as he stood next to Ukraine's Kovtun Illia, the gold medalist at a World Cup event in Doha in March.
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Larry Nassar abuse survivors seek $130 million over botched FBI investigation
The individuals say they suffered further abuse as a result of the FBI's failure to properly investigate Nassar after being made aware of some of the accusations against him.
Gymnastics
Gymnast Hitomi Hatakeda quits over injury and motivation struggles
The 21-year-old, who suffered a spinal injury in practice last year, says she has not fully recovered and will make her final appearance at the national championships in April.
Gymnastics Mar 13, 2022
Iconic Kohei Uchimura retires after one-of-a-kind festive finale
Joint by nine of his former Japan teammates, the two-time Olympic all-around champion made one last appearance in front of a sold-out crowd at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.
More Sports / Gymnastics Mar 7, 2022
Kuliak displayed the letter "Z" on the front of his outfit as he stood on the podium next to Ukrainian rival Illia Kovtun
More Sports / Gymnastics Jan 14, 2022
Kohei Uchimura reflects on career while looking ahead to March finale
Uchimura said he is looking forward to a finale in March unlike that of any other gymnast.
Gymnastics Jan 12, 2022
In pursuit of perfection, 'King' Kohei created pure art
by Blythe Lawrence
Kohei Uchimura thrived in an era where difficult routines were key to winning gymnastics titles, but his memorable artistic qualities were a critical component of his enormous success.
Gymnastics Jan 11, 2022
The Kitakyushu native collected three Olympic gold medals, including back-to-back individual all-around titles, during his dominant career as the world's best male gymnast.
More Sports / Gymnastics Dec 14, 2021
Larry Nassar abuse survivors reach $380 million settlement
by Juliet Macur
The deal ends the latest dark chapter in one of the biggest child-molestation cases in history.
Gymnastics Nov 10, 2021
Organizers said Monday they will construct a bespoke course at Haneda for the high-energy, street-based discipline, which is sanctioned by the International Gymnastics Federation.
Gymnastics Nov 9, 2021
The 25-year-old, who claimed the bronze medal in the floor exercise at the Tokyo Olympics, hopes to raise the next generation of gymnasts as a coach at Nippon Sport Science University.
More Sports / Gymnastics Nov 1, 2021
Japan wins pair of group bronze medals at Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships
The 2021 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships were held at West Japan General Exhibition Center Annex in Kitakyushu.