The 16-member Commission will be responsible for conducting a study on matters related to the state of the Olympic and Paralympic Movement in the United States. …
There is a deadline of the end of July for it to deliver its recommendations and detailed report, but it seems certain that deadline will be extended.
Category: ethics
human rights in Qatar
Some boycotted World Championships hosted in Doha.
I did go. Hopeful that Qatar will be a leader of Muslim nations in improving human rights. Soon.
The 2022 World Cup is a MUCH BIGGER deal.
I expect changes to be made. Quickly.
- Norwayย donned shirts that said “Human rights on and off the pitch.”
- Germanyย spelled out “human rights” on their shirts.
- The Netherlandsย wore shirts that said, “Football supports change.”
Congratulations University of Iowa
The team just missed qualifying to the final 16 โย but I’d call Iowa 2021 one of the success stories of the season.
Leaders in social justice, too.
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Auburn withdraws from Regionals
The Auburn gymnastics team will not compete at the 2021 NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional Championship this weekend due to positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing within the program.
The action is consistent with COVID-19 management requirements put forth by the NCAA and the Southeastern Conference.
Auburn Tigers
Spencer weighs in on how that affects everyone else:
The NCAA wonโt redo brackets if the withdrawal happens more than 24 hours after they are made …
Steph Curry vs Sue Bird
Sue Bird is a 4รย WNBA championย (2004,ย 2010,ย 2018,ย 2020).
Steph Curry is … also good. ๐
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British Gymnastics delays
A group of 17 former elite gymnasts, including three Olympians, who are pursuing legal action said they were โdisappointed but not surprisedโ that the governing body had failed to replyย to a โLetter of Claimโ sent on 25 Februaryย and said that every day of further delay risks โserious harmsโ to those still in the sport. …
racial bias in sport
With Simone and Gabby as black Olympic Champions, it’s easy to ASSuME that racial bias in sport is being reduced, at least in Gymnastics.
Not so.
At each step along the athlete’s journey โ from youth sports to college to the professional world โ there are glaring inequities, often along racial lines. …
Throughout history, white American athletes have been afforded the opportunity to improve unimpeded while minorities have been left to scratch and claw for every inch. …
UNEQUAL PLAYING FIELD
#B1GUnited gymnast for equality
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Bungled Regionals draw
Spencer is even less impressed with NCAA incompetence than usual:
… #1, they screwed up the play-ins.
Last time we did this in 2019, they sensibly distributed the bottom-8-ranked qualifying teams into the play-in meets. …
This year, however, they didโฆa bad. They put #26 NC State in a play-in meet, whereas #29 Kent State does not have to participate in a play-in. …
Balance Beam Situation
Click through for the full rant and draw including individuals.
related – Jenna King – The Gymnastics Bracket Makes No Sense
GEORGIA REGIONAL
Thursday play-in
NC State v Western Michigan
Semifinal #1
[1] Florida
[4] Illinois
Central Michigan
Play-in Winner
Semifinal #2
[2] Minnesota
[3] Denver
Georgia
Oregon State
ALABAMA REGIONAL
Thursday play-in
Eastern Michigan v. Maryland
Semifinal #1
[1] Oklahoma
[4] Auburn
Missouri
Play-in Winner
Semifinal #2
[2] Alabama
[3] Arkansas
Iowa
Iowa State
UTAH REGIONAL
Thursday play-in
Temple v. Arizona
Semifinal #1
[1] LSU
[4] Kentucky
Utah State
Play-In Winner
Semifinal #2
[2] Utah
[3] Arizona State
Boise State
Southern Utah
WEST VIRGINIA REGIONAL
Thursday play-in
Penn State v. West Virginia
Semifinal #1
[1] Michigan
[4] UCLA
Kent State
Play-In Winner
Semifinal #2
[2] Cal
[3] BYU
Ohio State
Towson
Here’s how Greg would FIX it. 5-up, 5-count.
No international fans in Tokyo
Japanese authorities told the Olympic and Paralympic committees it was “highly unlikely” that entry to the country could be guaranteed. …
Organisers said the move now gives “clarity” to ticket holders and helps ensure “a safe and secure Games for all participants and the Japanese public”. …
BBC
Gymnastics Coaching.com 