Melnikova Withdraws from Bundesliga Finals Amid Controversy

Russian gymnast Angelina Melnikova, amidst controversy over her ties to Putin and support for the Ukraine war, will not compete in the Bundesliga finals. Her participation sparked debate, violating neutrality rules, and she was granted neutral status despite being photographed with the Z symbol. Melnikovas recent success at the world championships further complicates her political and athletic career.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.