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Cottbus gymnastics - Day 1 qualification results

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Some nice results from the Russia men and women :-).  You will be able to follow the second day of qualis on the DTB live ticker tomorrow, Friday, from 4 pm Germany time at http://cottbus-2014.dtb-liveticker.de.   Gymnastike has videos http://www.gymnastike.org/coverage/251491-2014-Cottbus-World-Cup. On Saturday and Sunday only (finals), both days at 2 pm Germany time, there should be live streaming available here http://www.schawa.tv/dtb-tv#&panel1-1&panel2-1

It is a strong field, especially the men (see my earlier post for details of the Russians competing, or you can check out the full working order here http://www.turnier-der-meister.de/news/home.php).

I'm looking forward to seeing all the Russians this weekend, but especially young Maria Kharenkova, who to me has the uncluttered look of a fighter.  But we'll just have to wait and see.










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  1. Anonymous13 March 2014 at 22:24

    I think live streaming begins at 2 pm CET on both days!

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  2. Queen Elizabeth14 March 2014 at 07:19

    Thanks for the comment. Yes - today (Friday) live streaming begins at 4; Saturday and Sunday it begins at 2.

    Enjoy!

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