Rumors of Romania's demise have apparently been greatly exaggerated

Hooray, but please don't toy with my emotions anymore, Belu and Bitang! I can't take it! Let this be the final word!

However, it does appear that another AA hope, this time Yao Jinnan of China, is also struggling with injuries. She had a nasty fall on vault that took her out of the Chinese Nationals this year, and arrived in podium training with a wrapped thigh, was spotted quite heavily by her coaches, and was lacking her usual sharpness. It does not appear that they have called in a replacement athlete as of yet.

Yao is China's best AA hope this games, and it would be a real shame if she wasn't able to perform at her peak. She is one of China's most consistent gymnasts as well, and her steadiness and focus would be greatly missed in the team final should she be pulled out. I can't help but think that if Jiang Yuyuan had been selected as China's 5th team member, they'd be in better shape in terms of covering every apparatus in qualifying.