There is a noticeable shift in temperament in Russia's team this spring - perhaps it is just the afterglow of a good competitive performance, but the word 'teamwork' has been important in press interviews with head coaches Rodionenko and Alfosov. Now the words of some of the gymnasts communicate an atmosphere of confidence. Pictures are courtesy of RGF.
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The team ... Nikolai Kuksenkov, Nikita Ignatyev, David Belyavski, Denis Ablyazin, Alexander Balandin ... Ukraine's Igor Radivilov photo bombed :-)
'We have shown that we are the best in Europe. Not just one of the best, the best ... After six years, we have regained our title.' Nikolai Kuksenkov
Caption suggestions, please ... :-)
'I had to fix my errors from the first day,' said Nikita Ignatyev, 'the guys supported me in every way. Thank you, guys - we are a team'.
Sport and friendship ... Russia and Ukraine are brothers on the gymnastics podium