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Angelina Melnikova Excluded from Finals Amid Ukraine Controversy

11/26/2025

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Angelina Melnikova, the Russian gymnast, will not compete in Bundesliga finals after TSV Tittmoning-Chemnitz severed ties with her.
Her exclusion stems from controversy over support for Russia's war in Ukraine and ties to the Russian military.
The International Gymnastics Federation had granted her neutral status, but backlash continued.
Melnikova said on Instagram that she is disappointed, attributing it to public attention and political discussions.

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Angelina Melnikova, the Russian gymnast, will not compete in Bundesliga finals after TSV Tittmoning-Chemnitz severed ties with her.
Her exclusion stems from controversy over support for Russia's war in Ukraine and ties to the Russian military.
The International Gymnastics Federation had granted her neutral status, but backlash continued.
Melnikova said on Instagram that she is disappointed, attributing it to public attention and political discussions.