2000 European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships

The 16th Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships were held in Zaragoza, Spain from 1 June to 4 June 2000.

2000 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships
Location Zaragoza, Spain
Start date1 June 2000
End date4 June 2000

After the European Championships, the International Gymnastics Federation suspended six judges for discriminating against a Ukrainian gymnast, Olena Vitrychenko. The following judges were found guilty: Irina Deryugina (Ukraine), Natalya Stepanova (Belarus), Gabriela Shtumer (Austria), Galina Margina (Latvia), Natalya Ladzinskaya (Russia) and Ursula Zolenkamp (Germany). Olena Vitrychenko left the competition on the second day in sign of protestation.

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