Summary
Ukrainian diver Sofiia Lyskun, who previously competed for Ukraine in major events, has switched her international allegiance to Russia. The Ukrainian Diving Federation reacted by expelling her from the team and plans to strip her of her awards.
Key Facts
- Sofiia Lyskun is a diver who represented Ukraine at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics.
- She changed her international sports allegiance from Ukraine to Russia.
- The Ukrainian Diving Federation was not informed prior to her decision.
- The federation strongly disapproved of her switch and condemned her actions.
- Lyskun was expelled from the Ukrainian team and is at risk of losing her titles and awards from the federation.
- The federation will ask international sports bodies to impose restrictions on Lyskun.
- Following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russian athletes faced competition bans, but these have been relaxed for individual participation as neutral athletes.
