Bubka, El-Moutawakel in master class for Brazil youngsters
Olympic champions Sergei Bubka and Nawal el-Moutawakel took time out from the Olympic co-ordination committee`s eighth inspection visit to Rio de Janeiro to coach Brazilian youngsters.
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Rio de Janeiro: Olympic champions Sergei Bubka and Nawal el-Moutawakel took time out from the Olympic co-ordination committee`s eighth inspection visit to Rio de Janeiro to coach Brazilian youngsters.
"Sharing our knowledge and inspiring these youngsters ... sharing the values of sport, it`s always fantastic," said Bubka, 51.
Maria Quirino Queiroz, a budding long-jumper aged 15, said the message was loud and clear.
"It is very important to see two Olympic champions give a master class especially for us and teach us the techniques of their discipline," said Quieroz.
Embarking on its latest assessment of Rio`s preparations, the co-ordination commission praised organisers for stepping up efforts to be ready amid long-time concerns about some venues, in particular attempts to deal with pollution of Guanabara Bay, which will host sailing events.
Other concerns surround the city`s saturated public transport network.
The Commission will assess such issues and visit Games venues while also assessing progress on accommodation, marketing and preparations for the Paralympic Games.