A Russian politician on the country’s sports committee has said gymnast Dina Averina was a victim of “political games” when she was controversially denied a gold medal at the Olympic Games.
Senior lawmaker Boris Paikin has lavished praise on Averina after the star was reduced to tears by a contentious judging decision, missing out on the 40th title of her senior career despite Israeli rival Linoy Ashram dropping the ribbon during her routine.
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