Figure skating: Plushenko proves he was worth a gamble

SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Yevgeny Plushenko wowed the audience with a dazzling performance on his controversial homecoming but even the Russian showman's presence failed to draw the crowds as the team event made its Olympic debut.

The multi-discipline competition was introduced into the Sochi programme to create the kind of drama and emotion seen in gymnastics during the Summer Games, where winning team accolades trumps any individual glory.