will USOC end USAG?

I thought USAG would be forced to declare bankruptcy after the first lawsuit found them guilty of being complicit in the crimes of their team Doctor.

That could still happen. But they may lose status as the National Governing Body for gymnastics in the United States first.

US Olympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland:

“Today the United States Olympic Committee has filed a complaint initiating a Section 8 proceeding against USA Gymnastics, seeking to revoke USAG’s recognition as a member National Governing Body of the USOC. This is a situation in which there are no perfect solutions. Seeking to revoke recognition is not a conclusion that we have come to easily. …

USOC Statement Regarding Action To Revoke USA Gymnastics’ Recognition As Member National Governing Body

USAG responded:

USA Gymnastics Board of Directors message to the USA Gymnastics membership

I need Spencer to tell me what to think. Jessica to tell me what to feel.

This is the burn it all down scenario.

On the up side, it would be a completely fresh start.

On the down side, gymnasts and coaches may be hurt due to unintended consequences in the transition to an ALL NEW organization.

The USOC’s action Monday triggers a process that includes a hearing before a three-person panel. …

The USOC is known to have revoked the recognition or cut off the funding of an NGB only three times — with taekwondo, team handball and modern pentathlon.

USA Today

It will be difficult to defend the actions of the current Board of Directors. Their decision to hire a former politician as CEO was the last straw for me. I can hardly imagine a worse hire.

best Simone interview EVER

Scott Bregman talks to the greatest of all time after her 4th World Championships tile.

EXCLUSIVE Q&A: SIMONE BILES ON FOOD CRAVINGS, HER BOYFRIEND AND LATE-NIGHT HOSPITAL TRIPS

Dipa Karmakar has a book

Announcement.

Dipa Karmakar: The Small Wonder (India’s First Ever Female Gymnast to Compete in the Olympics)

Hardcover only, so far.

Amazon India

Ana Padurariu – silver medal Beam

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

FIG is uploading individual routines like that to YouTube.

Men’s World’s wrap-up

It’s Artur Dalaloyan’s World and the rest of us are just living in it. Seriously. Artur dominated the 2018 World Championships in a way that no one has since Kohei Uchimura in 2013. (But with more medals, since there was no team competition in 2013). …

This is one of Russia’s strongest ever teams. …

Then there’s the other big story- tiebreaks.

Artur’s exciting AA victory came at the expense of defending champion Xiao Ruoteng, who had a great day of his own after a slightly bumpy start on floor, recovering well enough to place 2nd behind Artur by, well… 0.000. They exactly tied with 87.598 …

But this wasn’t the only gold medal determined by a tiebreak in Doha, and it wasn’t even the only one involving Ruoteng. He ended up on the other side of things when he won a tiebreak for the Pommel Horse title against Max Whitlock. …

So, what else happened to the Chinese team?

After qualifying in 2nd place behind Russia, they rallied in the team final and took the gold despite some errors- including a very last minute scare- reclaiming the title they last won in 2014. …

So of course we have to talk about Sam Mikulak …

MAGnastics – 2018 World Championships Summary

#VOTE #YouCantTakeOurYouthAway

Morgan Hurd is featured in a music video trailer encouraging young Americans to vote.

Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.

The full version will be released November 5th at 10am EST on Apple Music. The day before the election.

Worlds finals day 2 recap

JUST THE GOOD STUFF: EVENT FINALS DAY 2

Simone Biles (USA) added gold and bronze medals in finals, tying the all-time record of 20 career world medals .
Five gymnasts take titles as Doha Worlds end …

Gymnasts from 17 nations won medals in Doha.

The 49th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships take place 4-13 October 2019 in Stuttgart (GER).

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