Gymnastics-China and Russia put down early medal markers

China and Russia, two of Tokyo's top Olympic medal contenders in men's 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 Monday's team final by the end of the day.

Japan, China and Russia, competing in Tokyo as the Russian Olympic Committee , are expected to claim the lion's share of the medals, as they did at the Rio Olympics and recent world championships, including the team and all-around titles. ROC's world all-around champion Nikita Nagornyy showed he is well-equipped to compete for Olympic gold, sitting atop the early standings with two subdivisions to come.Advertisement

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