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“Cheerleading is a sport with growing popularity. It has a strong youth focus and we noted that,” said IOC sports director Kit McConnell.
The international cheer union (ICU) has more than 100 national federations and nearly 4.5 million registered athletes. …
BBC – Cheerleading and Muay Thai granted provisional recognition as Olympic sports
Most likely Cheer will be a demonstration sport at 2020 Tokyo.
Shang Chunsong was left in tears during the Rio AA finals when she finished short of a medal by 0.116 points. She then vowed to continue till 2020 …
However, less than half a year later, she mentioned in a fan chat that she might NOT be doing AA in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. …
… We know from Bless the Blooming Flowers of Chinese Gymnastics that Team China will undergo huge adjustments next year, which will involve not only coaches but also athletes. …
Shang would be 24 in 2020, the eldest Chinese Olympian ever.
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Horrible news. Twelve people, including 10 teenagers, were killed. 😦
Brijesh Yadav, just 17 and a national silver medallist, was widely admired by his peers and coaches for his determination to make it big in gymnastics, and a work ethic to back up that hunger for success. …
Brijesh was injured Oct 11th falling while training double front on Floor. 😦
Rest in peace.
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