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 Chairman of the All-Russian Board of Judges William Katyn explains the judging of Arseny Dukhno’s High Bar routine in the Russia Cup AA, April 2026

 Today - Kalmykova, Roschina, Melnikova, Glotova.

An exciting and close competition.  The young women have grown through higher expectations, and it’s exciting to see the determination on their faces.  Kalmykova is now a strong competitor, Roschina is maturing and living with her routines.  Melnikova (was she recording a live vlog here?) h...

A fabulous picture story from Match TV explains how Dukhno was judged to have exceeded his warm up time on high bar, so received a neutral deduction of .3.  This accounted for his initial finishing place of 2nd, behind Marinov in the AA standings.  On reflection, the deduction was cancelled - ending therefore with Dukhno as the champion!

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RRG’s coverage of the Russia Cup gymnastics this week relies entirely on internet access to Russia.  Pictures, the scores, broadcast and live streaming, opinion, personal ànd team news.  

Yet within Russia these stories are becoming more and more difficult to access.  Businesses can’t make ànd receive payments in some cases.  

In gymnastics, I ...

 On appeal.  I am told there was a controversial penalty point.

Will update tomorrow.