Rewriting Russian Gymnastics

You will find a schedule, draw etc for the European Games competition here.   It is an unusual format, and not particularly one I like ... Team comp over 2 days, 3 up 2 count. This also counts as quals for AA and EF with a one per country rule.  I'm expecting this to lead to a competition of very little strength in depth.   On the other hand, we will have a chance to see our a Russian team in full flow!   http://cs609626.vk.me/u7252396/docs/7ecbd7ee73fb/Gymnastics_-_Artistic_Games-time_Guide.pdf?extra=O-OaB6jmSbgDDy_SkAwB-JnW7ZrxNpvmr9OPSQD5B3zIbwQTg9sJiyh5yAusOlPfij1rqTh_NAJ4Ek1PZx-hI01bPGtWKAg

There are always compromises to be made when staging mega-events, but The Guardian is reporting today on some unacceptable practices adopted by the Azerbaijan government in an attempt to 'clean up' the city.  Citizens have lost their lives. Read the full story here -  http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/28/european-games-baku-azerbaijan-fire-clean-up