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Former Israeli national gymnastics coach to train Russian team

Ira Vigdorchik will prepare the Russian gymnasts for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. In Israel, she was let go shortly after the Tokyo Olympics due to a strained relationship with trainees and controversial remarks.

by  Aviad Pohoryles
Published on  11-30-2021 08:38
Last modified: 11-30-2021 08:41
Former Israeli national gymnastics coach to train Russian teamGideon Markowicz

Former coach of the Israeli national rhythmic gymnastics team Ira Vigdorchik | File photo: Gideon Markowicz

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The former coach of the Israeli national rhythmic gymnastics team, Ira Vigdorchik, has been appointed coach of the Russian squad and will prepare it for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Vigdorchik, 57, is already in Moscow, having signed a contract with Irina Viner, head coach of the Russian national team and president of the Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation.

Having drawn conclusions from last summer's performances at the Tokyo Olympics, in which the Russian national team came in second after Bulgaria, Viner decided that Vigdorchik was best suited for restoring the Russia's standing in the industry.

Russia perceived the silver medal as a great failure, especially since in the individual event, Russian gymnast Dina Averina also came in second after Israel's Linoy Ashram.

Ashram's victory caused opposition from Russia, which reached even the government halls in Moscow, with a condemnation issued by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

For Vigdorchik, who led the Israeli gymnastics team to 6th place in the finals in Tokyo, this is a prestigious appointment.

In Israel, she was let go following the Tokyo Olympics due to a strained relationship with team members and controversial remarks.

Next year, Israel is slated to host the European Rhythmic Gymnastics in Tel Aviv, at which the Russian team under Vigdorchik is scheduled to compete.

The Israel Gymnastics Federation said in a statement, "We thank Ira for her contribution over the years and wish her success in the future."

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