GymCan CEO Ian Moss is out

Ian Moss is out as chief executive officer of Gymnastics Canada, a move that comes amid calls for leadership change at the embattled sports organization.

The governing body said in a release that it is moving forward with “substantive changes in leadership” after months of calls for Moss’s resignation from Gymnasts for Change Canada, an advocacy group made up of hundreds of former and current gymnasts. …

Gymnastics Canada’s move comes after the Jan. 27 release of a 277-page report by McLaren Global Sport Solutions …

Gymnastics Canada said it will work with Moss on ensuring a “smooth transition” toward bringing on a new CEO.

The organization is also looking for a new chair for its board of directors after Jeff Thomson resigned earlier this month and was replaced by vice-chair (Bernard) Petoit on an interim basis. …

CBC – Gymnastics Canada parts with CEO Ian Moss after months of calls for resignation

Frédérique Sgarbossa CWG Champ

Congratulations.

Top 10 in the AA competition.

Iowa State is getting another good Canadian.

Podkopayeva donates to Ukraine

The great Lilia Podkopayeva, 1996 Olympic all-around champion, donated winter gear + medical supplies to the Ukrainian military. In person. #respect

This is the Olympic spirit. Supporting the victims.

put Trinity on your wall

Xavier Olasz CWG Champ

Xavier Olasz from Ontario won the AA at Canada Winter Games 2023.

Congratulations.

Payton Murphy – Floor

Double Backs out of Round-off work well for Payton.

Russian Rhythmic not eligible for Paris … IMHO

Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation President Irina Viner has been videoed directing the rehearsal of a military parade for Putin’s big speech celebrating the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Tribuna also reports that Russia’s national rhythmic gymnastics team are expected to perform in the “celebratory concert”. …

Viner was married to Uzbek-born Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov for 30 years before their divorce in May last year.

Usmanov agreed to step aside as President of the International Fencing Federation following the European Union’s decision to impose economic sanctions on him over Russia’s military assault on Ukraine.

The 69-year-old businessman has also been sanctioned by the United States and the United Kingdom. …

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I ASSuME this means the RUS Rhythmic team will not be eligible for Olympic qualification under the stupid compromise idea recommended by the IOC.

Irina Viner is pictured with Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2015 ©Getty Images