Israeli lobbying case is closed
...But not by court decision. Family that accused federation admitted that their words were false and apologized. In this way, sides simply reached an agreed settlement.
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In June 2021, before Tokyo Olympics, Ofir Dayan's mother, Ayelet Levitt, sent letter to FIG accusing Israeli federation of corruption in connection with Azerbaijani federation. She claimed that there was agreement whereby Azerbaijani group team would be given high scores whenever possible (also underestimating Israel's scores), and in exchange, Azerbaijan would also give high scores to Linoy to ensure her place on podium (P.S. It is also worth mentioning that 2019 World Championships, with the most quotas, were held in Azerbaijan. Linoy took 3rd place, Nicol Zelikman 11th, and Zohra Aghamirova 16th. Israel group team - 6, Azerbaijan - 8. So everyone qualified for Olympics. Also in 2019, Mariana Vasileva (who was recently accused and suspended) was appointed to position in Israel).
Agreement also covered elections for positions in FIG.
After that, former association chairman Kinneret Zedaf and CEO Sarit Shinar filed lawsuit for slander.
Later, it was also mentioned that Vigdorchik and Voronova asked parents of gymnasts to collect money for gifts for judges - from simplest (skincare products) to expensive jewelry. Included Olympics (judges list in comments).
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Now, Ayelet's son, Elad Dayan, her guardian, apologizes on her behalf for this letter and all subsequent publications and statements, saying that they are untrue.
P. S. It is also worth noting that all of people mentioned are no longer in their positions.
Original - here and here
...But not by court decision. Family that accused federation admitted that their words were false and apologized. In this way, sides simply reached an agreed settlement.
***
In June 2021, before Tokyo Olympics, Ofir Dayan's mother, Ayelet Levitt, sent letter to FIG accusing Israeli federation of corruption in connection with Azerbaijani federation. She claimed that there was agreement whereby Azerbaijani group team would be given high scores whenever possible (also underestimating Israel's scores), and in exchange, Azerbaijan would also give high scores to Linoy to ensure her place on podium (P.S. It is also worth mentioning that 2019 World Championships, with the most quotas, were held in Azerbaijan. Linoy took 3rd place, Nicol Zelikman 11th, and Zohra Aghamirova 16th. Israel group team - 6, Azerbaijan - 8. So everyone qualified for Olympics. Also in 2019, Mariana Vasileva (who was recently accused and suspended) was appointed to position in Israel).
Agreement also covered elections for positions in FIG.
After that, former association chairman Kinneret Zedaf and CEO Sarit Shinar filed lawsuit for slander.
Later, it was also mentioned that Vigdorchik and Voronova asked parents of gymnasts to collect money for gifts for judges - from simplest (skincare products) to expensive jewelry. Included Olympics (judges list in comments).
***
Now, Ayelet's son, Elad Dayan, her guardian, apologizes on her behalf for this letter and all subsequent publications and statements, saying that they are untrue.
P. S. It is also worth noting that all of people mentioned are no longer in their positions.
Original - here and here