Russian Gymnastics Appreciation - 2017: New Year, New Quad

I guess it's time for a new thread, now that we have reached the new quad. :)


Here's were we left off:

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Originally Posted by milktea

I've been meaning to post this:

http://ift.tt/2hV5ER4

-The official national teams haven't been published yet, so no need to freak out over any missing names at the moment. I think Valentina was just giving an idea of the main girls she has in mind (including Lilia Akhaimova). Outside the main group, however, the other girls lag behind.

-Spiri seems to be on Valentina's sh-tlist at the moment due to her attitude. Beginning of the end?

-Aliya is taking a break, but Valentina hopes Aliya might consider becoming a coach after she retires.

-Emin Garibov is currently working on the team as a coach. Valentina says he's retired, but recently Emin himself said he's undecided about his career.

-All the MAG Olympians (plus Ignatyev) plan to continue. The reserve men's team is much larger than the women's team.

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Originally Posted by alinxz33

What is it about Spiri's attitude? Or is this code for the heads disappointment in her not making the podium in Rio?

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Russian Gymnastics Appreciation - 2017: New Year, New Quad