How Alicia Sacramone Is Making Gymnastics More Body Positive
(via GymCastic)
Category: ethics
Arab women in sport
In Doha I took in a photo exhibit called Hey’Ya (Let’s go!): Arab Women in Sport.
Arab women should not be denied the access to sport and fitness. Many in these nations are working towards improving opportunities.
Commissioned by Qatar Museums Authority, this timely exhibition is a visual exploration of Arab women in sport, and features a new series of large-scale photographs by Brigitte Lacombe of more than 50 women athletes, from beginners to Olympians, from 20 different Arab countries …
Steve Arkell – 20 Cool Rules
Coach Steve Arkell posted some advice for ALL athletes:
1. Stop making excuses.
10. Be responsible for your own learning.
16. Be grateful.
20. Remember why you started
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Thema sues for US$1.7 million
Here’s the latest in this absurd saga. 😦
Thema sues for $11.3 million! TTGF officials served pre-action protocol letters
Penn State’s Rachelle Thompson resigns
A PSU spokesman confirmed the news Friday morning. The spokesman said Rachelle’s husband, Jeff Thompson, will remain as head coach. …
The couple have yet to respond to accusations of abuse from former gymnasts and one assistant coach.
via @lynncomella
Kieran Behan – Olympic sacrifices
I try to boycott those entertainment sports where one multimillionaire competes against another.
Why?
In support of those athletes who train just as hard or harder but who don’t have enough money in their pocket to take the bus to Gym.
Irish News:
… “I get £300 (€380) a month from Gymnastics Ireland,” Kieran tells me. “It doesn’t go far in London. For a professional athlete, that amount wouldn’t even cover the cost of food. I appreciate they are helping me with limited resources but on a day-to-day basis, it’s very difficult.” …
via Gymternet Clan
Sherine El Zeiny to Rio
Age 25, Sherine has qualified to her 3rd Olympic Games representing Egypt.
IntoGymnastics – THE OLYMPIC STORY OF SHERINE EL ZEINY
Claudia Cummins was originally invited but was not approved by the South African Olympic Committee. Her results from World Championships 2015 did not meet their minimum standards for Olympic support.
I spoke to Claudia in Glasgow and she was well aware that this would most probably be the decision. Sad, but true.
related – 2016 a bright year for Egypt’s gymnasts
parenting a young athlete
Rachel Doherty posted an excellent article. It includes some tough facts. And this interesting graphic.
1. Having an athlete is expensive
2. Sport is a selfish beast
5. There are far more hard days than podium moments
9. It has to be their dream, not yours
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Thema Williams Interview
Well spoken. A very mature point of view.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. (17min)
related – Gymternet – The Trinidad Situation Explained
via papaliukin
RollOverHunger.com
Alicia and that guy she married instead of me are promoting a Purina fund-raiser for hungry pets. #RollOverHunger
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
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