Check an interview posted on Couch Gymnast magazine with the legendary Romanian beam coach:
What would you like to change about the current Code of Points?
In my opinion judging in general has become too strict. Even small wobbles are heavily penalised and gymnasts are denied the chance to achieve high scores.
I agree.
… which team will win at the upcoming World Championships in Rotterdam? Why?
… Romania, Russia, the USA, China and Great Britain will fight for the first place in Rotterdam. The team who makes the least mistakes will win.
read the rest of Chris’ interview → Maria Gillich-Cosma: “Now or never!“
photo copyright Tom Theobald
4 comments ↓
Completely agree with the first statement about judging being too strict. It’s insane now. However, that’s definitely the first I’ve ever heard anyone suggest that Great Britain has a chance for GOLD at the world championships! I cannot even envision how that might be possible.
Britain are capable of really good bars and floor rotations, but I think they’ll be held back too much by their weak beam to be a real contender for gold. A medal is probably possible though, depdending on what happens with the other teams.
I’m slightly offended she mentioned Romania has a better chance for team gold over Japan.
Romania have multiple Olympic and world golds whereas Japan are completely unproven at world team level and are held up by 1 good gymnast. They have no chance at gold whatsoever.
Leave a Comment