Gennady Sartynsky, the head coach of the Ukrainian MAG team, told Tribuna.com that the FIG told everyone involved not to comment on Verniaiev’s provisional suspension. Sartynsky said that Verniaiev is currently doing “nothing”, meaning that he is likely not participating at the first training camp of the year.
Q: Is it true that Oleg Verniaiev was provisionally suspended by the International Gymnastics Federation?
A: I also read on the website that he was suspended. The procedure is ongoing, I can’t say more.
Q: What was the reason for this decision?
A: We were told not to say anything. As soon as all this will be figured out, we’ll talk.
Q: Told by whom? The International Gymnastics Federation?
A: Yes.
Q: Perhaps, it’s about doping?
A: Perhaps. But for now we were told not to say anything. It’s confidential information for now.
Q: Was this decision the reason Oleg missed the European Championships.
A: It was all things together. Injuries and the rest, too.
Q: What is Oleg doing at the moment?
A: Nothing for now.
Photo: Ukrainian Olympic Committee
