Overview
- TSV Tittmoning-Chemnitz informed the Deutsche Turnliga that Angelina Melnikova will not compete in Saturday’s final.
- The club said the step was taken solely to protect the athlete, teammates and the event, not for sporting or legal reasons.
- Melnikova confirmed her absence in a post on Instagram.
- Her mid-November outing in Esslingen drew heavy criticism and a police presence outside the venue, though no protests took place.
- Despite FIG classifying her as a neutral athlete and her world titles in Jakarta, she remains contentious for showing the 'Z' symbol in 2022 and standing for United Russia in local elections.