Yes it’s stupid that Panama (population 3.9 million) competes against USA (population 320 million).
But that’s the format of the Pacific Rim competition. If you don’t like it, don’t watch.
Personally I like this format. It’s interesting seeing Juniors compete at the same time as Seniors.
Anthony Tawfik, for example, competing alongside John Orozco.
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It’s one of the few meets where gymnasts from smaller nations get a lot of media attention.
Louise Lopez (MEX) 51.450 leads the Junior competition after session 1 of 2. A very impressive talent I wouldn’t know if it were not for this competition. 🙂
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