2000 European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships
The 16th Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships were held in Zaragoza, Spain from 1 June to 4 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, Natalya Stepanova, Gabriela Shtumer, Galina Margina, Natalya Ladzinskaya and Ursula Zolenkamp. Olena Vitrychenko left the competition on the second day in sign of protestation.