— that’s how the Russian athletes were named in the final standings of the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

Our national team took first place there with 28 medals. Russia was admitted to the tournament for the first time since 2021 without a flag and anthem.

Thousands of users from different countries supported the Russians and mocked the organizers:

“Oh, that mysterious team in first place”;

“Without Russia there was no competition. Stop mixing politics and sports. Give them back their flag”;

“The strength of Russian athletes is always in first place. Full support and respect from Macedonia.”