"the "Z" branding is very popular in Russia with influencers and athletes brandishing it brazenly in their respective forums" I only know of two times this has

"the "Z" branding is very popular in Russia with influencers and athletes brandishing it brazenly in their respective forums" I only know of two times this has happened. The gymnast one and the rally one, which reportedly was a forced event. Every other athletic event that involves Russian athletes, like hundreds here including the hockey playoffs and figure skating, have not displayed the Z branding.