Month: October 2018

Aspire Academy, Doha

Aspire Academy … founded in 2004 with the goal to scout and help develop Qatari athletes, whilst also providing them with secondary school education. …

The school areas are being used for Worlds right now. But it is an impressive facility for student athletes, mostly male. There is a parallel program for female athletes but it’s very small.

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related – Aspire Academy: Unlocking the potential of Qatar’s youth

International Gymnast Magazine on sale

Print version will be $15 (normally $30) and the digital will be $5. Visit GripsEtc.com to subscribe!

That’s a great deal.

IG has been increasingly posting Spanish content in recent years. I was pleased to meet their translator in Doha.

Kara Eaker’s Ring positions

All agree Kara Eaker is one of the best in the world on Beam. Coach Armine Barutayn has developed many world class routines over the years.

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But there is this issue. I was speaking to a judge at Worlds podium training about it.

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related – How First-Year Senior Kara Eaker Stands Out Among U.S. Gymnasts

Morgan Hurd – podium Beam

I’ve been very impressed with Morgan in Doha.

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bullying made Dom Cunningham stronger

Watch the interview on BBC.

Call out bullies every time you see it happen. Take ethical action.