In an interview with Tass correspondent Albert Starodubtsev, Valentina Rodionenko has refreshed ideas of those in contention for the upcoming European Championships. MAG - 25 to 29 May - registrations will be sent to the UEG tomorrow. The team will include Nikolai Kuksenkov, David Belyavski, Nikita Nagorny, Nikita Ignatyev and Denis Ablyazin. Reserve is Emin Garibov. Ablyazin is suffering from some health problems but it is hoped that he will recover in time, otherwise the team is in 'good shape'. The RGF received notification from RUSADA on 15th April that Kuksenkov's temporary suspension had been lifted. As previously announced, the women's team (comp begins 1 June and registrations will be made formally next week) will include Ksenia Afanasyeva, Angelina Melnikova, Aliya Mustafina and Maria Paseka. The final place will be contested by the Viktoria Komova, Daria Spiridonova and Seda Tutkhalyan. (Ed's note - Seda is competing this weekend at th...
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