On Saturday, gymnast Ivan Kuliak sparked uproar by donning the ‘Z’ emblem on his jersey while sharing the podium with a Ukrainian competitor.
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has announced that Russian artistic gymnast Ivan Kuliak will face disciplinary action for his shocking behavior in displaying a symbol of support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine during a competition.
The 20-year-old placed third in the parallel bars final at the Apparatus World Cup in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday.
Following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian forces have placed the letter Z as an identifying mark on their tanks and vehicles.
The symbol has also been displayed by some pro-invasion supporters.
The FIG has so far canceled all of its competitions in Russia and Belarus, and has stated that it would not designate any further events to these nations until further notice.
How much does Ivan Kuliak earn per game?
Ivan Kuliak’s earnings per game has not been published online.
But it is believed that at his age he earns some good money for participating at events.
Ivan Kuliak net worth: How much is Ivan Kuliak worth?
The Russian has already racked up a net worth which is estimated around $2.1 million dollars.
He makes part of his money from sponsorships and sports deals.
