Rewriting Russian Gymnastics

 Artur Dalaloyan has not applied for neutral status and does not expect to compete internationally in the near future, he says to Match TV: ‘Olympic champion Artur Dalaloyan said that he did not apply for neutral status to compete in international artistic gymnastics competitions. 💬 I am currently recovering from my vacation, I competed at the Russian Cup. Let's see the training process, it is difficult for me to plan anything far ahead, but today I am just starting to recover. ❓ Will we be able to see you at international tournaments in the near future? 💬 It is unlikely that we will be at international tournaments. As of today, we are still not allowed to compete in the full status of the Russian national team with a flag and anthem. This is, of course, a key factor. ❓ Did you not apply for neutral status? 💬 No, — the Match TV correspondent reports Dalaloyan's words.’

Angelina Melnikova will be the first Russian WAG to compete internationally since the IOC ban in 2022 when she appears at the World Challenge Cup in Paris on September 13 and 14 this year. Travelling with her will be coach Konstantin Pluzhnikov and judge Elena Redyanova.   Angelina says she will compete AA with a relatively simple programme. I’m glad Angelina is making this start for Russia.  It’s a real tribute to this young woman that she is trusted with the first effort at coming back after such a long time, and I hope people welcome her back warmly.  Angelina will be competing as a neutral athlete, of course.  She was awarded this status after a fair and rigorous process of evaluation by the FIG.   Here is what Angelina said today to Match TV: Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics Angelina Melnikova told Match TV how she reacted to being admitted to the FIG World Challenge Cup tournament in France. ❓What emotions did you experience from the fact that you w...

 🎤 "Plans for August: work, work, and work some more!" — Daniil Marinov on the training camp in Sirius, summer, and preparation for the Russian Championship ❓ How productive was your time at the training camp in Sirius? "Personally, I viewed this training camp not only as a recovery camp, but also as a preparatory one. My teammates had just recently returned from competitions, and yes, they needed a rest. But I, on the contrary, needed to start working hard, because there wasn't much time left before the Russian Championship. At the training camp in Sirius, I was able to work hard, and at the same time swim in the sea, change the scenery. I'm glad I went with the whole team!" ❓ Did you manage to regain your physical fitness after shoulder surgery? "More or less, yes. I remembered many elements from my routine. But I still continue to treat and pump up my shoulder, in parallel with getting into shape." ❓ Are you already working on all the apparatus...