RUS and BLR Technical Committee Members

New from the 28 February 2024 Executive Committee meeting.

The EC agreed to the proposal to allow RUS and BLR Technical Committee Members to act as Technical Delegates (TD) at the Continental Championships (except Europe to avoid any conflict of interest), when a TD is requested by the Continental Union. 

This decision enters into force with immediate effect and is applicable to all Disciplines.  

John Wooden stamp

Wooden (October 14, 1910 – June 4, 2010) is one of the most respected coaches in all sport.

Court of Arbitration for Sport rejects Russia’s Appeal

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected Russia’s appeal against its suspension by the International Olympic Committee

“The CAS panel in charge of this matter dismissed the appeal and confirmed the contested decision, finding that the IOC Executive Board did not violate the principles of legality, equality, predictability and proportionality.” …

“The decision of the CAS panel is final and binding, except for the right of the parties to appeal to the Swiss Federal Tribunal within 30 days on limited grounds.” …

In December, the IOC granted permission for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals at this year’s Olympic Games as neutrals. At the time of the announcement, the IOC stated that only eight athletes from Russia and three from Belarus had qualified as neutral competitors. In contrast, more than 60 Ukrainian athletes had secured a place at the Paris Games, which take place from 26 July to 11 August. 

Inside the Games

Russian military visiting Gymnastics clubs to inspire children to kill Ukrainians.

Russia should be banned from international competition until withdrawing from Putin’s war.

“It’s the Hard Knock Life”

Nobody knows better than gymnasts how to fall safely. And get back up. 

It’s not the falls that stop girls from training sport.

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Taylor Swift Bowl

I totally boycott Concussion Ball, thinking there is far too much attention on this one sport.

BUT — this year I’m one of many who will be paying attention for a change.

Cheering for Taylor Swift to defeat … that … other team. 😀

… we’re inviting dads and daughters to get closer to each other’s worlds – daughters sharing their love for skincare and dads sharing their love for the game.

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My Ribbon, My Reason

Every gymnast dedicates the meet to the CAUSE of their choice.

UCLA 198.07 on Pride day

It’s a statement.

“Enhanced Games” with no drug testing?

One again, dumb people are planning a multi-sport games with no restrictions on performance enhancing substances.

Gymnastics included.

Here’s what happened last time this idea came up. 😀

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National Girls & Women in Sports Week

The National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) is an annual day of observance held during the first week of February to acknowledge the accomplishments of female athletes, recognize the influence of sports participation for women and girls, and honor the progress and advocation for equality for women in sports.

Each year since its inception in 1987, the United States Congress recognizes women’s contributions to sports and society on a day during the first week of February. ,…