Olympic Tournament Rio gymnasts want to train in the Crimea ( Олимпийский турнир Рио гимнасты хотят отрепетировать в Крыму)

photo: Ministry of Sport of the Russian Federation.

Speaking via the official website of theMinistry of Sport of the Russian Federation, Valentina Rodionenko calls for investment in Crimea's gymnastics facilities in Yalta, both for local improvement and to provide the national team with opportunities for warm weather training prior to the Rio Olympics. She suggests that coaches from Ukraine's war-torn cities of Donetsk and Lugansk who have expressed an interest in working for Russia, may find employment there.

Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko met with the Russian national team in gymnastics during a visit to "Round Lake". State Coach Valentina Rodionenko told press that one of the main themes of discussion was the Federal Target Programme "Development of physical culture and sports in Russia for 2006-2015".

- We are very pleased that the Minister took the time to talk with the team, and answer all the questions from the 'excited children', - said Valentina Rodionenko. - For example, the Olympic champion, Aliya Mustafina wondered whether it would be possible to create another specialized gym in Moscow, where she would be able to work after the end of her sports career. On the one hand, it may be a slightly naive desire, but on the other hand, it's great that Aliya is seriously thinking about her future.