A montage from E007y that just about says it all when it comes to this compelling coach/gymnast pair. I do so love these videos.And go to Gymnastike to view a video of the Russian team in training with Alexandrov at the 2011 World Championships. They look disciplined enough to me.Apparently the sports federations have meetings with Russian...
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Friday, September 28, 2012
Interview with new WAG Head Coach Evgeny Grebenkin
Evgeny Grebenkin watched admiringly by Russian gymnastics supremo Andrei Rodionenko at the London Olympics. Courtesy of the RGF.While there has been so much talk about Alexander Alexandrov's departure from the role of WAG head coach, the appointment of his successor, Evgeny...
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Natalia Kalugina interview with Alexandrov and Mustafina - video
This interview with leading gymnastics journalist Natalia Kalugina took place a few days after the Olympics. Even then, it was clear that Alexandrov's continuing position as head coach of the Russian team was in doubt. Thanks to Zarariel Kyora on Youtube for the video, and the captioned translations.Please note : Lupita writes : There is...
Monday, September 24, 2012
Bars coach Evgeny Grebenkin appointed as Russian WAG Head coach/Rodionenko makes a statement
Evgeny Grebenkin. Courtesy RGFSovietski Sport has now announced that the council of the Russian Gymnastics Federation has appointed bars coach Evgeny Grebenkin as head coach of the WAG team.Valentina Rodionenko made the following statement :"On Monday took place the Coaches�...
Alexander Alexandrov dismissed as WAG Head Russian coach
Alexander Alexandrov with Aliya Mustafina at the London Olympics. Courtesy of the RGF.UPDATE: Evgeny Grebenkin now appointed as WAG Head Coach. Read about it here. UPDATE: An interview with Alexandrov here suggests the reasons for his dismissal were personal and...
Requena89's videos of the Russian team training in Mallorca
A few days ago I posted a link to a video of Maria Paseka training tumbling and bars, crediting the video to the Maria Paseka fan page on Facebook. In fact the video was produced by Esther, or Requena89 on Youtube, who has since posted a whole collection of wonderful videos...
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Maria Paseka training in Spain
As you will probably know, the Russian WAG team has travelled to Mallorca for their annual active recreation. Aliya Mustafina, Viktoria Komova, Anna Dementyeva, Tatiana Nabieva and Maria Paseka are there, amongst others - a full list of the names to be confirmed. (Anastasia Grishina has had minor surgery and is travelling to Cyprus with her mother.)...
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Remembering Alla Misnik - a Soviet star of 1981
Alla Misnik collecting her prize as 1981 Moscow News all around champion. Courtesy RIA NovostiI was yesterday reminded of the genius of Alla Misnik, who won three medals at the Madrid European Championships in 1981 (bronze all around, silver uneven bars, silver floor exercise,...
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Viktoria Komova picture gallery
Things are a little quiet at the moment, though I do expect to update with a couple of interesting features in the coming week or so. In the meantime, enjoy this picture gallery of Olympic all around silver medallist Viktoria Komova. Viktoria Komova, September 2...
