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Monday, April 18, 2016

'Brazil will miss Romanian gymnastics' - Valentina Rodionenko


In an interview with sports analyst Alexei Zubakov, Russia's head coach Valentina Rodionenko has commented on the state of WAG Gymnastics at the Rio Olympics, following on from yesterday's qualifying event.  

'We are very sorry ... for four decades one of Russia's main opponents was the Romanian national team.  Brazil will miss the Romanian style of gymnastics.  Undoubtedly, the absence of their leader, Larissa Iordache, affected the team's performance.

... In the team competition USA and Russia will compete for first place, and for third - China and the UK.  The remaining teams at the moment are a long way behind the strongest four.

...There is a clear favourite in the men's competition, Japan.  Also competing for medals will be China, UK, USA, Brazil and Germany.  Russia will also be competing for a team medal.


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