Gymnastics Glasgow World Cup begins

The World Championships in London in October is the biggest competition of 2009.

Many of the top gymnasts in the world are in the U.K. today, at podium training today in Scotland for the Glasgow Grand Prix and World Cup event on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 May 2009.

The line up looks quite strong. Though Swiss star Ariella Kaeslin just withdrew with an injured toe. And Olympic Floor Champion Sandra Izbasa was withdrawn by the Romanian delegation.

As usual, the Men’s competition is bigger and more competitive. More men than women worldwide can handle the new FIG rules.

My personal sympathies go out to Diego Hypolito. His Orkut profile was hacked last week.

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There’s a good preview video clip on BG TV.

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#1 uggymnast on 05.15.09 at 7:42 pm

Why was izbasa withdrawn?

#2 shergymrag on 05.15.09 at 7:52 pm

Look at the actual routines a lot of these guys are doing and the scores they are putting up. I don’t think it’s about handling the new code. I think it’s about getting out their and competing even if you can’t win.

#3 Ellie on 05.15.09 at 10:44 pm

Izbasa was withdrawn because of a recent operation on her foot.

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