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Sport for Development and Peace

There’s MORE to sport than winning medals.

April 6th.

The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is a day to celebrate and encourage the power of sport for social change (or community development and well-being) in all corners of the world, and 2014 will mark its first ever worldwide celebration.

The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) builds on the work that is being carried out around the world by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), National Olympic Committees, International and National Sports Federations, sports clubs, governmental and non-governmental organisations, neighbourhood associations and all other entities and volunteers who believe in sport as a tool for social change. …

The annual event offers a new opportunity to promote sport and physical activity as a universal language that can address a wide range of needs related to education, health, social inclusion, youth development, peace building and sustainable development. It also provides a notable platform to advocate among governments for more investment in sport, related infrastructure and quality physical education.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE

Thanks CA.

knee pain in gymnastics

I listened to an excellent audiocast by chiropractor Dr. Joshua Eldridge.

Overuse knee injuries and knee pain can be devastating for young gymnasts and can keep them from doing the sport they love. Overuse knee injuries are also a red flag for further injury.

Gymnast Care: The Ultimate Injury Prevention Podcast – episode 13

From there click over to iTunes if you want to subscribe to those. (FREE)

Alternatively, much of the same content is on the website:

Here’s how we categorize knee pain:

Overuse Injuries
Ligament Injuries
Fractures

overuse knee injuries

… we see them most in the pre-pubescent and pubescent athletes. In females, these injuries are occurring most between the ages of 10-13 and in boys, these can last until they are done growing. …

Why Are Overuse Knee Injuries Occurring?

Dysfunction of muscles
Faulty mechanics
Overtraining

Part 1, Overuse Knee Injuries

Knee pain can slow progress to a halt. We must do everything we can to avoid / reduce knee injury.

GymCastic episode 86

GymCastic episode 86: British Championships & Doha World Cup

One of the most entertaining to date.

Emma Bailey @MoominWhisky was a treat as special guest.

Speculating on England’s Commonwealth and European Championships teams, consensus was that Louis Smith will make Commonwealth’s, but not Europeans.

Listen to the audiocast.

British all-around Champions, Rebecca Tunney and Max Whitlock. Why is his cup so much bigger than hers?!

understanding Rhythmic

Though I just watched another major Rhythmic competition, I understand it about as much as I understand Cricket. 🙂

Perhaps slow motion video will help.

FIG:

Enjoy this beautiful slow motion clip of last weekend’s #Rhythmic #Gymnastics World Cup in Stuttgart

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Rhythmic Champion Grace Legote

Though she only “narrowly outscored” Sara Rostom of Egypt, most felt Grace Legote from South Africa was the star of the African Rhythmic Championships.

Post by Jodell de Sousa.

Legote, at 21, was the eldest Rhythmic competitor. I’m predicting you’ll see her at Olympic Championships Rio.

Click PLAY or watch the making of that photo on YouTube.