Romanian gymnast Ana Bǎrbosu has been suspended for two years in connection with a dispute over an Olympic bronze medal, according to a report by Rebecca Tauber for The Athletic on November 4, 2026.
The suspension stems from a controversy surrounding a bronze medal awarded at the Olympic Games, though specific details regarding the nature of the dispute and the governing body that imposed the sanction were not disclosed in the initial report.
Bǎrbosu, who represented Romania in international competition, now faces a significant period of ineligibility that will affect her participation in upcoming major championships.



