The federation launched an investigation into the behavior of the 15-year-old Russian gymnast, who competes under a neutral flag. According to the International Gymnastics Federation, the decision after the investigation was to give the gymnast a warning. The federation states that if any similar violation of its rules regarding award ceremonies, or any other violation from the rules committee, occurs, the athlete will lose their neutral status.
It writes that the incident has made them realize they need to clarify which rules apply during award ceremonies. The specific rules violated by the gymnast's action have not been detailed, and her identity remains undisclosed. The gymnast's stated reason or motivation for turning her back is unknown, as is Ukrainian gymnast Taisia Onofriichuk's reaction to the incident.
The specific consequences or penalties outlined in the warning given to the gymnast have not been specified.