Athletistic/Gymnastics. Valentina Rodionenko, head coach of the Russian artistic gymnastics team, expressed her dissatisfaction with Simone Biles’ victory at the World Championships in Antwerp. The American gymnast won gold in the team and individual all-around, as well as silver on vault.

“I want to express my regrets about Biles’ victory. What is gymnastics? It’s scary to watch it! Do you think there is at least some kind of aesthetic there -low? There is simply nothing to watch. She has no great performance, only difficulty. She only wins through difficulty.

We will now submit these questions to the international federation. What should prevail? Beauty and high level of performance while respecting the rules. Or will we only follow the path of complexity? So what will artistic gymnastics look like? Surprise with tips? that’s a big question.

Unfortunately, during these World Championships, we did not see a single gymnast with a high level of performance. I can only mention the Chinese on the uneven bars. Disappointment,” Rodionenko said in an interview with Match TV.

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