Romanian gymnast Ana Bǎrbosu has been suspended for two years following a dispute over an Olympic bronze medal, according to a report by Rebecca Tauber of The Athletic published on November 4, 2026.
Bǎrbosu, who competed for Romania in artistic gymnastics, was at the center of a controversy surrounding the allocation of a bronze medal at the Olympic Games. The specific details of the dispute and the grounds for the suspension were not disclosed in the initial report.
The two-year suspension represents a significant sanction for the athlete, potentially affecting her eligibility for upcoming international competitions including World Championships and future Olympic qualification events.
