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The ratio of the leaders of the Russian national team to help young gymnasts win - Eugene Grebenkine

- I would like to thank all the coaches, specialists, therapists, doctors, who have helped us in this case - Grebenkine told reporters. - All congratulations on the victory! Melnikova first entered the adult start Toutkhalian already was, but faltered. Well nothing! On the first day probed, we reached the final. And everything is decided by the finals. Leaders support young people set up their own example that helps to show the best results.

Commenting protested Mustafina assessment on the basis of performance on the balance beam, the expert said:

- We decided that the base should be higher than 0.2. With regard to the separation of British women, we do not expect our task was to pass their hands dignified and beautiful girls showed today.

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Coaching Staff of the Russian national team on the eve of the finals in individual events of all-round at the European Championships in Berne, Switzerland has decided to replace Melnikov Spiridonov. At the end of the qualification in the finals Aliya Mustafina won first place with a score of 15,166 points, and Melnikov (3rd place, 14.866), leaving behind the final Spiridonov (14.766).

"Angelina foiled blister on his hand. Yesterday we invited her and the coach discussed the situation and decided to hold a joint replacement for the finals, "- said Rodionenko.

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Gymnast Shtayngruber deservedly won the vault at the European Championship - Afanasyeva

BERN, June 5 - R-Sport, Sergei Smyshlyaev. Switzerland's Giulia Steingruber absolutely deservedly won the gold in the vault in the gymnastics 2016, it was actually more British women Elissa Downey European Championship, said the agency "F-Sport" bronze winner of the tournament in this kind of program Russian woman Ksenia Afanasyeva.

Afanasyeva won a bronze medal in the vault at the European Championships, held in Berne, Switzerland, gaining 14.699 points. Shtayngruber won with a score of 14.983 points, Downey got silver - 14.933.

"According to estimates from the base Downey lower than the Swiss. Of course, the Swiss imperfectly today second jump jumped. But she has more jumps, she became the first well-deserved, "- said Afanasiev.

Women's Russian team a day earlier won in the team competition.

"As for the team championship, to be honest, I am a little uncomfortable or even ashamed that I have only one team going round due to an injury and can not help the main projectile. Today is better, because the medal took, and a little ashamed "- admitted Afanasyeva.

 

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luchili at European decent assessment that pleases before the Olympics - Grebenkine

BERN, June 5 - R-Sport, Sergei Smyshlyaev. Russian women's team gymnastics showed his level and get a good score in the European Championship, which pleases before the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, said the agency "F-Sport" senior women's national team coach Evgeny Grebenkine.

Russian women's team at the European Championships in Berne, Switzerland won the team championship, gold at brevnevzyala Aliya Mustafina, bronze in the vault - Ksenia Afanasyeva and on uneven bars silver won Daria Spiridonov, and bronze - Mustafina.

"All's well pleased that in the finals of the girls added estimated in comparison with qualifications - Grebenkine said. - This is good, that the level of normal and decent assessment before the Olympic Games. I am happy for them, congratulations to all! In principle, they showed their level, the only thing that upset - not included in the final on the floor exercise, we Ksenia Afanasyeva traumatized performed only jump, and it is not in their power. But everything else went well. "

"Assessment decent bars, but Englishwomen (Rebecca Downey) of 0.2 above base and won by a small margin from Darya (Spiridonova), so everything is fine" - said the expert.

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Gymnastics: Aliya Mustafina closed gold European Championships

The team returned to the title of the strongest

Russian women's team gymnastics won the European Championships in the team event with two gold, one silver and two bronze medals. The second were Swiss (2-0-0), third - British women (1-3-0). In addition to the gold in the team, the girls gathered and set of awards in individual events. Olympic champion Aliya Mustafina won the gold in the exercises on the balance beam and was third on the uneven bars, Daria Spiridonov - silver on the uneven bars, and Ksenia Afanasyeva - a bronze in the vault.

Gymnastics: Aliya Mustafina closed gold European Championships
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Aliya Mustafina
It's been six years since the last command of our gymnasts win at the European Championships. On the continental championship in Sofia, the 2014 Russian team consisting of Aliya Mustafina, Mary Harenkovoy, Darya Spiridonova, Alla Sosnitsky and Anna Rodionova won the third place. European champion became the representatives of Romania, the silver went to the team of Great Britain. In Brussels, 2012 also won the Romanian woman, a Russian team led by Mustafina was the second time.

In Bern, Aliya Mustafina, Daria Spiridonov, Ksenia Afanasyeva, Seda Toutkhalian and Angelina Melnikova returned the title of the strongest, which was won last time in Birmingham in 2010. In the final, all-round command Russians scored 175.212 points. The second were British women -170.312. Separation impressive.

It was principally - to regain lost ground. In the fall, our team lost in the World Cup in Glasgow, there remained entirely without rewards. UK pre-Olympic team at the European Championship was going to secure the lead. But to cope with their own nerves and the resistance of Russians could not. Our girls are the first shell came forward, and performance on the parallel bars crown made rivals do not even nervous and just give up. Already here the UK team lost to Russians more than three points.

Russian team won. But each gymnast now says team leader Aliya Mustafina, "a perfectly happy. Naturally, this is not enough for the Olympics. "

Irina Stepantseva
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"Yes, of course, it turned out successful start - Mustafina said -. I am very glad that's how it happened that there was no gross errors, did not fall, I was able to get together and remember how to act further -.. To work!"
Mustafina admitted that immediately after the performance on the balance beam was hoped to stay in the first place, as the judge put it high marks. "The evaluation was high, such assessments on a log was not, so the hope is already immediately after my speech was rather big, I would stay first," - said athlete.
"As for the bars, I knew even before the speech that it would be. It was not news made today a very important base for me, is British (Downey Rebecca), which, of course, impresses the judges. I can not say that the assessment of her superzavyshennaya just have severely judged I not joined one bundle, all the rest was purely in principle, as did, so did nothing wrong, "-.. added Mustafina.
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Aliya Mustafina
Valentine Rodionenko: gymnast Mustafina in Berne proved heroine © RIA Novosti. Alexey Filippov Go to Photobank
21:00 06.05.2016 (updated 23:10 05.06.2016) Sergey Smyshlyaev / R-Sport
Plot: The 2016 European Gymnastics Championships in Berne, Switzerland, 26 May - 5 June
Head coach of the Russian national team in gymnastics Valentine Rodionenko in an interview with "R-Sport" Sergei Smyshlyaeva summed up the women's European Championship in Bern, analyzing the performance of the Russian women at all shells, as well as explain why gold on uneven bars went not Darya Spiridonova and British gymnast.
Gymnast Aliya Mustafina Russian team, Daria Spiridonov, Angelina Melnikova, Seda Toutkhalian and Ksenia Afanasyeva (left to right)
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Gymnast Aliya Mustafina Russian team, Daria Spiridonov, Angelina Melnikova, Seda Toutkhalian and Ksenia Afanasyeva (left to right)
- In the men's tournament all the results have been announced. As for the women's European Championship, the results have a sense of satisfaction?
- Of course. Given that we did not come here the strongest composition, we have not had here Mary Apiaries, there was Victoria Komova, and it is also our leaders. So all right, young girls really fought, especially Melnikov. She walked around, as if in Bern were played medals in the individual all-round adult, she would be the first by all accounts she received when compared with other mnogoborkami.

Judges games
 
Daria Spiridonov
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Daria Spiridonov
- If you go to certain types of all-round ...
- With regard to individual species is, in principle, do not complain about the fact that on Saturday night ended, and on Sunday at dawn - have already begun. Fatigue is, but all things being equal. And to say that is not recovered ... Yeah, not really recovered, but, nevertheless, expected to medal on the uneven bars - gold and silver, it should have been our medals. It so happened that they had received the silver and bronze. It should be noted that gymnastics should be not only difficult but also beautiful. There are scale, performance class. And when the Englishwoman, albeit with a good combination, but for the dirt put commended performance is surprising. It's a shame, of course, but we have work to do.
- Daria Spiridonov was replaced in the final on uneven bars Melnikov. Correct the result was the decision?
- Dasha - well done, I gathered all done. Since it was a lot of talk, she had no right to be wrong as wrong in qualifying. But in the final, she made the perfect combination, we have no claim to it. And the fact that it is not gold, and silver - it's only referee games. Let her 0.2 lower complexity, but a few tenths higher performance class. Well, it so happened, that's okay.
Ksenia Afanasyeva
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Ksenia Afanasyeva
- Talked with Ksenia Afanasyeva, she admitted that she was uncomfortable and to some extent even ashamed that in this tournament could help the team only one projectile. But done well, with an injury to take the bronze medal in the pole?
- It is worth praise. It is just before departure injured ankle, and when we asked her if she would go, Xenia confidently replied: "Yes, I'll go, I'll jump." She knew she would not be able to do voluntary, but we needed a jumper, had someone to replace an apiary, and Afanasyeva jumping difficult jumps. That turned out to be the winners and so everything is fine.

The heroism of Alia
 
Aliya Mustafina
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Aliya Mustafina
- Aliya Mustafina triumphantly returned.
- Alia restored.
- So, she said, a phrase that is pleased to remember how to perform at this level. Immediately it was evident that the experience makes itself felt?
- Yes. It was very well set up, but at the same time felt a certain lack of confidence, because she has not been for a long time on this platform. And the fact that she showed in the final on a log - a heroine. Just went out and did not move, it's worth it. And that was the third on the uneven bars - do not worry. It they do not yet fully restored, but we did not pursue this goal. I think that everything will be fine.
- About the composition of the Olympic Games too early to say, but all the same EM something in its place?
- To some extent, yes, but it will not sound. Even ahead of the Cup of Russia, although some participants even upcoming tournament will not change anything, because we need stability. At the Olympics will be more difficult, there is the main rival - American, and Chinese women are catching up.

The pursuit of an audience
 
David Bielawski
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David Bielawski
- Summing up the results of the tournament, I want to hear your views on the organization of the European Championship in Bern. Linings were many, starting with the abolition of test missiles in men because of the cold in the room.
- Linings were many. You know, it's hard to say something, all sorts of factors. Here, the pursuit and TV, and for the capacity of the arena. European rostrum, as a rule, filled to overflowing, and this is one of the objectives - to collect a full house. But lining was a lot, especially in the finals of certain types of all-round, when the men finished late in the morning and again went and some - on four or five rounds.
- How did David Bielawski.
- Yes, David. And the girls in the same situation appeared. Well, here it is difficult to say what it is all dictated. We are now, first of all, we must draw the right conclusions and to prepare for the Olympic Games.
- Speaking about the preparation for the Olympics, no problems the Russian team does not test? Still, the team is very strong sponsor - VTB bank.
- I can say that the contribution of VTB as a sponsor is very large, it is certainly so. This is an important moment. Such sponsors - it is very good, and the ability to provide all projectiles - also very good.
- And what is currently lacking in artistic gymnastics in our country?
- We have a little high-level experts, is the main problem. We do not have a top-level coaches. The Federation has provided sets of almost all special schools and training at the level of the highest skill comes only at the expense of the national team. While we do not have competent experts in the field, it will be difficult to move due to work only team not vylezesh. Children come to us unprepared, and we have in fact simply choose to engage in grinding and move on.
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Olympic hope Tula Ksenia Afanasyeva: I see the goal and go for it
August 5, Brazil Rio de Janeiro will start XXXI Summer Olympic Games, on which our gymnast Ksenia Afanasyeva deliver a high degree of probability.

- Come to the present. How do you estimate your chances of getting to the third for the Olympic Games?
- I'm afraid to talk about it. There is still a European championship in Switzerland. Artistic gymnastics - a sport in which it is impossible to guess. Injuries may lie in wait at every corner. But in the national team, I feel very confident.
- What role do you assign this team coaches?
- Let it be immodest, but there is a feeling that I need a team. Without my team - not a team. I do not want to say that I was the first number or the second, but an important part of myself as accurately. The Russian team is now a lot of young girls. On my side - the experience of playing. Plus wakes up the desire to give everything to the maximum in the twilight of his career. We all understand that the upcoming Olympic Games - this is my main remaining starts.
- You can already say with certainty that after the Olympic Games in Rio you finish his career?
- I plan to speak and after the Olympics. Perhaps it will be in commercial tournaments, but abruptly cut off his speech, I do not plan to.

- Before traveling to Brazil a little less than three months. Which mode are training?
- On the basis of train six times a week, twice a day. Slowly get in shape, learn new elements, I bring them to automatism.
- How important is it to be in the trend gymnastics, follow the fashion? It is necessary to constantly improve quality or simply perform your favorite items?
- If you have a high score for the basic program, this may not be enough at 95 percent of its ideal performance. At the Olympics with the base is unlikely to slip into the medal standings. We're trying to coach somewhere to add, but something did not prepare the maximum. Time is short - do not have time to dash off.
- What are the shells we see you in Switzerland?
- The plans for the European Championships: beam, floor exercise and jump. Not ready to say what is the main shell. You can get to the right medal on all shells, but you can fly everywhere. In Europe, there will be problems in the form of a team, as not all of the major athletes are ready to perform in Berne. A strong Russian team in the team competition will see all of Rio de Janeiro.

- Hard selection in the national team will be just before the Olympics?
- In Brazil, the five girls will go. Now cage 13-15 people. Most of them are young, promising gymnasts. Experienced athletes in all three, but they are not even guaranteed to hit at the Summer Games. While all are well aware that Afanasyev, Mustafina and apiary have to fly to Rio. Only injury can hurt.
- How is your health now?
- It's no secret that the injuries as the persecuted and persecuted. You could say that I'm used to them. Health problems, but they will not prevent me to speak at the Olympics. Maybe somewhere care of yourself on the next performances, but at the Olympics gymnastics give myself completely.
- How did Christine Asmus, who plays Svetlana Khorkina in the film "Champions"? For a long time I want to ask, had time to see this movie?
- No. I Khorkina in saw Asmus too. I know that some fragments invented in the film. I have no doubt that viewing the movie greatly raises the motivation of athletes before the Games. In addition, it is nice that the film's director paid attention to gymnastics. Now the sport is on the rise. That's about Alexander Karelin story I want to see. Great respect for this man. But gymnastics in my life and without this film enough.

- And for the sake of motivation do not want to see this movie just before the Olympics?
- I motivate other things. Objectives. I see the goal and go for it. So the girl from Tula once dreamed of living in Moscow, then dreamed of a flat car. Now I dream about the Olympics and own a large house. If you say that I have a patriotic and financial motivation, it will be true. Little brother, the desire to once become a mother - all this is also my motivation.
- With this motivation will be difficult to stop you perform well in Rio.
- I dream about the result too. I have participated in two of these Games, and anything they did not bring in the individual standings. Time to have. I would like to have itself to prove that you are on to something capable of. I would like a final chord. Therefore, food in Rio for a personal reward, and for the team.
- Just before the performance there are some signs of Ksenia Afanasyeva?
- No. No music on headphones, no other thoughts in my head. He crossed himself and went into a shell. I am a believer and often go to church.
- Another topic discussed by all in world sport - meldonium.
- There is nothing special to say. I always refuse different pills and medications. I do not need this. Meldonium generally useless for many.
- How, then, to treat the mass disqualification of athletes because of these drugs?
- As a political subject. But I do not want to go into these things. I have nothing to worry about. I train and do not escalate the situation. I have my own job and no political war can not affect my evaluation of performance. Hope so. Otherwise, one would now give all the Olympic medals.
- How is the annual event in gymnastics, initiated by you become, together with Maria and Ksenia Semenova Zasypkina?
- I take this opportunity to draw the attention of potential sponsors for this tournament. This year we bought the girls themselves prizes. A feeling that this tournament is not needed Tula. I would like to raise the level of the competition, to make them international, to feel their taste. It is difficult to deal with them, being constantly in Moscow, and you do not want to shift on the shoulders of the native sports school, which did not allocate the funds.

- At the end of our conversation, I can not help but ask about the personal life. I know that you have a young man. Is there a place in a training schedule relationships, romantic evenings, and expect in the near future if we, that Ksenia Afanasyeva change the name?
- We live with a guy together. In a relationship I do not want big words, but I feel that she has found a soul mate. My "third half" (smiles) - the animals. I love them, and not leave it alone dream of becoming a veterinarian. At home turtle Matilda. And I even bought a cat, the second. Cat named Kael, cat - Yuspik. We started the interview with a cat on the cat and finish.
- Your wish all users of an Internet portal Myslo?
- I really like the expression "Do not wish evil to their enemies, then it will not come to you." This is what all desire, and, as well as the good and peace. Your Ksenia Afanasyeva.
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Valentine Rodionenko: "At the Games in Rio Angelina Melnikova be the most serious intentions"


15-year-old gymnast Angelina Melnikova, secured a place in the national team at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, is able to express themselves in full voice on the main start of every four years. In an interview with R & D Service information told senior coach of the Russian national team in gymnastics Valentine Rodionenko.

- In its 15 years Melnikov shows good willingness and excellent physical shape. She sustained the nervous system, the athlete has had time to prove it in the international arena and in national competitions. She is nothing to prevent, it is able to gather before performances, perfectly tuned. Now it is very important not to engage in "samopoedaniem" in the case of minor mistakes. Yes, Angelina is no great experience of playing and sounding name, because she recently went to the adult stage. On the new "asterisks" Judge not react immediately, it must get used to. But I believe that Melnikov is able to express themselves in full voice at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.



- The coaching staff satisfied with her performance at the European Championship?

- Berne main task Angelina was to demonstrate their abilities, and she confirmed that the Games in Rio she will be the most serious intentions. Yes, there was a mistake in the final exercise on the balance beam, but it is important to understand that this was already the third of its output to the projectile in the championship of the Old World. This year will celebrate 16 years Melnikova. Of course, it is still much to learn. However, the first step has been taken, the young athlete proved to be very worthy.



- Many believe that Melnikov at the Games in Brazil capable of surprise. Share this view?

- Angelina - mnogoborka which acts very smoothly on all shells. We can say that it is a trump card in the sleeve of the national team. Her personal trainer - Sergey Denisevich - qualified specialist, he systematically works with gymnast very seriously. We are very pleased that Melnikova at such a young age is ready to strengthen our team. The final composition of the national team will be determined on the basis of the Russian Cup, which will be held in Penza, from June 27 to July 3 - summarized Valentine Rodionenko.

Recall that at the European Championships in Berne, Switzerland Angelina Melnikova she won "gold" in the team all-around. National team composed Melnikova, Aliya Mustafina, Darya Spiridonova, Ksenia Afanasyeva and Seda Toutkhalian ahead of competitors from the UK and France.

Yuri Caricino, information service OCD


 

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