Isinbayeva: Tetyukhin named Russia's flag bearer in Rio

Volleyballer Sergey Tetyukhin has been selected to be the Russian Olympic team’s flag bearer, Russia’s two-time Olympic pole-vaulting champion, Yelena Isinbayeva, posted on her Instagram page.

"Dear friends, I must clarify one very important thing. Our flag bearer at the Rio Olympics has already been determined - this is a great athlete, Olympic champion volleyball player, Sergey Tetyukhin. He spoke with dignity yesterday, pledging to fight for victory," TASS cited her as saying.