STICK. Then pulls out his vaccination card!
More than a million people have watched this vault.
“Go get vaccinated everyone.”
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Category: safety
Jordyn Wieber to U.S. Olympic Reform Panel
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.
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.
- Norway donned shirts that said “Human rights on and off the pitch.”
- Germany spelled out “human rights” on their shirts.
- The Netherlands wore shirts that said, “Football supports change.”
Congratulations University of Iowa
The team just missed qualifying to the final 16 — 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 won’t redo brackets if the withdrawal happens more than 24 hours after they are made …
train saltos UP to high, soft mats
Technique developed allows gymnasts to stretch fully — for safest possible landings — when the high mats are removed.
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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 “disappointed but not surprised” that the governing body had failed to reply to a “Letter of Claim” sent on 25 February and said that every day of further delay risks “serious harms” 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 — from youth sports to college to the professional world — 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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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”. …
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