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Russian gymnast gets 1-year ban for displaying 'Z' on podium.

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Ivan Kuliak was seen wearing a taped "Z," Russia's war symbol used by those supporting the invasion of Ukraine, while standing near a Ukrainian athlete on March 6 at the world championship in Qatar. He will also have to return his bronze medal and prize money.

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