- Title: Russians welcome Olympic athletes on Red Square
- Date: 9th August 2021
- Summary: VARIOUS OF ATHLETES ON STAGE (SOUNDBITE) (Russian) SILVER MEDALLIST, DINA AVERINA, SAYING: "I would like to say a huge thank you to all of you. What is happening now in the world of rhythmic gymnastics is beyond words. Thank you all for supporting me, Arina and the whole rhythmic gymnastics team. Thank you." AVERINA SMILING, STEPPING BACK FROM MICROPHONE, PEOPLE CHEERING RUSSIAN FLAG
- Embargoed: 23rd August 2021 18:59
- Keywords: Kremlin Olympics Red Square Russia athletes returning team view
- Location: MOSCOW, RUSSIA
- City: MOSCOW, RUSSIA
- Country: Russia
- Topics: Europe
- Reuters ID: LVA003EPK741R
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: Muscovites on Monday (August 9) welcomed back members of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) team returning from Tokyo.
The athletes were taken to the Red Square straight from the airport, driving through Moscow for the celebration ceremony.
Russian athletes are barred from competing at major international events - including the Olympics - under their flag and with their anthem until 2022 following a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) last year.
Team of ROC overall managed to win 71 medals, including 21 gold.
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