Paris Olympic Village

Rebeca Andrade sings

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Kam Nelson – Triple Back

Makes it look easy.

Kam is from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, by the way.

ZHANG Yihan – Free Hip to Layout Tkachev

New skill. Well executed.

She attempted Layout Jaeger in the same routine, but fell.

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World Friendship Games 2024

The first everΒ World Friendship GamesΒ will be held in Moscow and Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation, onΒ September 15-29, 2024.

All costs related to the participation of the delegation (athletes, coaches) in the competition, including travel, meals, and accommodation,Β will be covered by the World Friendship Games 2024 Organizing Committee.

With very few Russians competing Olympics, Paris β€” the murdering dictator of Russia is trying to buy some international respect by paying for athletes to compete in Putinland.

A tempting offer β€” but to accept I would call unethical.

NEW – book on Mental Blocks

REBECCA SMITH, M.A. has a new book coming.

Preorder now.

Mental blocks are like injuries. One of the most frustrating problems for gymnasts, coaches, and parents.

Rebecca has some ideas new to me. She’s changed her approach over the past 2 years, inspiring the book.

Click PLAY or watch an interview on YouTube.

Elena Davydova can coach

We were surprised to hear that one of Canada’s best coaches, Elena (Yelena) Davydova was under investigation. She has no reputation as being any kind of unethical coach.

Elena is on the FIG WTC, as well.

Happily, she’s been allowed to continue coaching, under supervision.

We await a final ruling on this case.

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.Β 

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

Cottbus World Cup Highlights

John Wooden stamp

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