Gymnastics-China and Russia put down early medal markers
By Syndicated Content By Steve Keating TOKYO (Reuters) â China and Russia, two of Tokyoâs top Olympic medal contenders in menâs artistic gymnastics, put down markers on Saturday, dominating the first of three qualifying subdivisions. Early action on opening day at the Ariake Gymnastics Centre produced little drama as the athletes expected to battle for podium places over the next 11 days looked poised to qualify with the minimum of fuss. Still, qualifying will provide a glimpse at where the fights will be with eight nations advancing to Mondayâs team final by t...