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 And Olympic Floor Champion Sandra Izbasa was withdrawn by the Romanian delegation.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.
There’s a good preview video clip on BG TV.
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