Category: Olympics

Vika:

‘Dear friends, fans, and gymnastics lovers. Unfortunately back pain isn’t allowing me to train to my full potential and get ready for competitions. I’ve made the very difficult decision to stop training and take care of my health. I want to thank everyone for their support! Without your love and warmth it would’ve been more difficult to go all the way. Thanks everyone and see you soon! Love and kisses.’

Details on Rewriting Russian Gymnastics.

She won’t try for Rio. But doesn’t say she’s retiring.

Heart this tweet. 🙂

Thanks Cordelia.

Dave Brubaker:

“The pool of athletes to choose from for our Olympic team is deeper than it has ever been, and I’m confident that we will be sending an exceptionally strong team to Rio.”

Black and Onyshko headline Gymnastics Selection Camp for Rio

Onyshko, Brandon, MB – Brandon Eagles Gymnastics
Ellie Black, Halifax, NS – Halifax Alta Gymnastics Club
Shallon Olsen, Surrey, BC – Omega Sports Centre
Brittany Rogers, Calgary, AB – Calgary Gymnastics Centre
Megan Roberts, Toronto, ON – East York Gymnastics
Madison Copiak, Calgary, AB – Calgary Gymnastics Centre
Sabrina Gill, Oakville, ON – Manjak’s Gymnastics Club
Rose-Kaying Woo, Brossard, QC – Gym-Richelieu
Victoria-Kayen Woo, Brossard, QC – Gym-Richelieu
Maegan Chant, Waterdown, ON – World Class Gymnastics
Kirsten Peterman, Cambridge, ON – Revolution Gymnastics

Queen Elizabeth posted an excellent preview:

… Andrei Rodionenko says that the Russian government has not set the team a medal winning target, but that they hope to match their medal tally from London four years ago – eight in total across MAG and WAG. Considering the waning fortunes of the women’s team, the men will probably be expected to provide a greater proportion of gymnastics medals than they did in London – but, of course, the competition is much deeper than WAG, so this may present problems.
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RRG – ‘Nothing is impossible’ – Nikita Nagorny and the Russian men

The creation of an Olympic Channel was one of the key recommendations of Olympic Agenda 2020, aiming to provide a new way to engage young people and core fans in the Olympic Movement, while also promoting the Olympic values on a consistent basis.

The Channel will broadcast live sports events, news and athlete stories, as well as historical Olympic footage and official films from the IOC’s archives. There will also be a focus on educational and youth-oriented programming, sustainability, sports science and nutrition, and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.

The Olympic Channel Services team now consists of more than 60 full time employees, representing 20 different nationalities …

OLYMPIC CHANNEL REACHES LANDMARK AGREEMENTS WITH INTERNATIONAL SPORTS FEDERATIONS

Home office is in Madrid.