Swiss Gymnastics Federation disqualifies 20 Vaud athletes over missed deadline

The Swiss Gymnastics Federation has disqualified 20 male gymnasts from the canton of Vaud, aged 12 to 37, from this year's national championship after their association missed the registration deadline due to an administrative error. The federation upheld its decision on Tuesday despite appeals from GymVaud, which acknowledged its fault but argued the error occurred two and a half months before the event. Similar registration failures also affected cantons including Schaffhausen, Graubünden, and Bern. Parents expressed frustration over the impact on young athletes, with some calling the decision lacking discernment. The federation cited equal treatment for all associations as justification, while GymVaud apologized and promised stricter checks next year.