Russia to be out for ten years, suggests Stretovich
This is an interesting interview, if rather long. You can auto translate captions into English.Interesting that Stretovich implies that his local region is expecting Russia to be out of international...
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Elena Eremina coaching in Saudi Arabia
Coach Vera Kiryashova speaks of Elena Eremina’s new life as a coach in Saudi Arabia. Via TASS/vk.com. Google translateRussian Elena Eremina, winner of silver and bronze at the 2017 World Artistic...
View ArticleWorld rankings - Kalmykova leads AA, FX
Even though I don’t trust scores as a way of ranking gymnasts - especially not when cross-competition comparison is concerned - I found this data from the Gymternet interesting. It’s still early in...
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Eremina choreographing for China
‘Here in Saudi ArabiaI have already gained experience in composing floor routines,this was my first experience.I composed 5 floor routines remotely for Chinese gymnasts.And I will continue composing...
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European Gymnastics broadcast schedule
Hooray! British gymnastics has published the broadcast schedule for the European Gymnastics Championships. They start on Monday 26th May. Soon!!!
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Russian Olympians run masterclass in ‘Donetsk People’s Republic’
I’m not happy about this … the RGF has run a masterclass in what they are calling the Donetsk People’s Republic. Of the Russian Olympic gymnasts I can see Nagorny there, and Urazova, don’t recognise...
View ArticleMixed pairs competition à frippery
I didn’t rate yesterday’s mixed team competition very highly. For all its trumpeted strategic complexity, the gymnastics just wasn’t that good.This experiment is one reason that media shouldn’t be...
View ArticleRussia applying to compete at Worlds
I don’t understand why Russia would bother to try to register for Worlds, as they had said they didn’t want individual athletes to take up neutral status. Russia is effectively banned from competing...
View ArticleRussian gymnasts return to the world stage
According to the Russian Gymnastics Federation via sports.ru. Google translate.‘The Russian Gymnastics Federation announces the return of the Russian gymnastics community to the world...
View ArticleFIG income down in wake of Russian sanctions
You can read the Examiner article below for details if the FIG’s somewhat disappointing financial performance. Perhaps you have some ideas how it could be improved? Live streaming of quals could be...
View ArticleNagorny has retired from competitive sport
Nikita Nagorny has announced his retirement from competitive gymnastics on his Telegram channel. Nagorny does not rule out a return to professional sports. "We are not giving up. We are not upset. We...
View ArticleAndreev to replace Rodionenko
Dmitry Andreev has replaced Andrei Rodionenko as head coach of the Russian national artistic gymnastics team. This was announced on his Telegram channel by the Russian Minister of Sports and head of...
View ArticleLeila Vasilieva recovering from broken leg
Via VK.com. Google translate. The winner of the 2024 BRICS Games in the individual all-around, Leyla Vasilyeva, is performing at the Strongest Athletes Cup in artistic gymnastics in Moscow after...
View ArticleViktoria Listunova’s recovery from Achilles is going to plan.
Via VK.com. Google translate.Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics Victoria Listunova, who suffered a serious leg injury in February, is currently undergoing rehabilitation and hopes to compete in...
View ArticleIlia Zaika preparing new dismount, hopes to compete at Worlds
Sergey Lisin from "SE" spoke on the eve of the "Strongest Athletes Cup" with Ilya Zaika, a native of Donbass, who competes for the Vladimir region. At the moment, Ilya has the second difficulty base in...
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Andreev speaks of his hopes in his new role
Russia’s new head coach of gymnastics speaks about his new role. ‘DMITRY VALERIEVICHANDREEVDmitry Andreev commented on his appointment as head coach of theRussian National Artistic Gymnastics Team"Of...
View ArticleAlfosov speaks of Russian neutral participation at Worlds
Google translate, via TASS.Despite a three-year ban from major international competitions, Russian gymnasts remain competitive at the world level. This opinion was expressed to TASS by the senior...
View ArticleRodionenko states his aims
Andrei Rodionenko speaks about his new role in Russian gymnastics : ‘Andrey Rodionenko - appointed advisor to the President of the Russian Gymnastics Federation for work with the Russian National...
View ArticleEditorial : Rodionenko succession
At 82, Rodionenko must wish for some rest. He hasn’t looked well for years, and it can’t have been easy leading a team which has been less than visible since 2016 (when the Russians were neutral at...
View ArticleDmitri Andreev speaks of gymnasts’ performance in Moscow
Via Instagram, RGF. Google translate.Head coach of the Russian national team Dmitry Andreev shared his impressions of the "Strongest Athletes Cup": "If we talk about the main team, I would like to...
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AA Champion Liudmilla Roschina targets Olympic gold
Liudmilla is the first gymnast of the new generation to win AA in the most important international competition in Russia. The Krasnodar born gymnast was at one time said to be the favourite of head...
View Article‘We all love her very much’ - Roschina speaks of Mustafina and the need to...
From sport.ru via vk.com. Google translate A big interview with Anastasia Loginova from Sport24 with Lyudmila Roshchina following the Strongest Cup, where the gymnast won four out of five gold medals....
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Leading Russian MAG junior aspires to Olympic gold
Via TASS. Arseniy Dukhno is the son of one of the national team coaches. Google translate. Picture by Daria Isayeva.The leader of the Russian junior artistic gymnastics team, Arseniy Dukhno, dreams...
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FIG to reconsider refused applications for neutral status
PLEASE NOTE: statement from the FIG website is below.Source : RGF. Google translateThe FIG Executive Committee has revised the rules for admitting Russian athletes as neutralsA meeting of the Executive...
View ArticleAngelina Melnikova photo session
Daria Isaeva has done a photo session with Angelina Melnikova at Dynamo Moscow. Here are Angelina’s words about it. " The first time I was on a balance beam I was six years old. I was scared because...
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