Chinese gymnasts under Russian coach win at Olympic Games

MOSCOW, August 10 The Chinese rhythmic gymnastics team won the Olympic gold in the group all-around.
Based on the results of the exercises with five hoops, as well as three ribbons and two balls, the Chinese team scored 69.800 points. The Israeli team took second place (68.850), and the Italians came in third (68.100).

Since 2022, the Chinese national team in group exercises has been coached by two-time Olympic champion Russian Anastasia Bliznyuk.

In July 2023, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) announced the admission of athletes from Russia and Belarus to international competitions in a neutral status from January 1, 2024. The Russian rhythmic gymnastics team refused to participate in the competition under the conditions put forward by the FIG.