The decision was expected: Israel has just lost a new international sporting event planned on its soil. The European Gymnastics Union (UEG) announced that it had withdrawn the organization of the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships. They were to take place next year in Tel Aviv. Reason given: “ current situation in Israel ». The body has reopened a call for applications, for a short period of four weeks. National federations interested in hosting the competition must register no later than April 23. Host of several European Championships over the past eight years, Israel could inherit a new continental event as soon as the geopolitical situation allows. The UEG explains in fact that its executive committee will welcome “ favorably a candidacy for the following editions."
