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The two Sidorovas are posted to compete in Belgium 27/28 November

Charlotte at the All Around Forum reports that Anastasia Grishina and Anastasia Sidorova are planning to compete at the Belgian Top Gym tournament weekend of 27/28 November.  It will be great to hear reports of their progress and performance at this competition which is running for its 14th year.

Edited 23/11 - please see comments below - sadly, Anastasia Grishina has withdrawn from the competition because of an injury - she will be replaced by Kristina Sidorova.  Good luck, Kristina - and may I wish a happy, healthy recovery to the beautiful Anastasia Grishina. 

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  1. It's been reported on a Russian board that Grishina will stay home to rest an injury. Kristina Siderova will compete instead.

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  2. Grishina is out resting from a back injury which is why she wasn't at the sports school competition which is happening now.

    Alan
    Anastasia Grishina Online

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