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Ivan Kuliak: Russian gymnast says he has no regrets about wearing 'Z' symbol on podium next to Ukrainian athlete -- state media
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Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak, who has been widely criticized outside Russia for wearing a pro-war symbol on a podium next to a Ukrainian athlete, says he would "do exactly the same" if given another chance, according to Russian state media.
The 20-year-old was condemned by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) for his "shocking behavior" at a gymnastics World Cup event in Doha, Qatar, last weekend.
Kuliak wore a 'Z' symbol taped to his leotard while standing next toUkrainian gymnast Illia Kovtun on the podium -- Kovtun won gold and Kuliak picked up bronze in the parallel bars on Saturday.
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