Gymnastics Worlds too Restrictive?

Working with the FIG dues paying Bermuda Federation, I can tell you it’s getting near impossible for any gymnast training there to compete at Sr. Worlds.

The career would have to go perfectly through the PAGU qualifying system.

Hardy Fink has attended more Worlds and Olympics than anyone. He feels that the restricted-access World Championship in this quadrennial and the next are a mistake. In an effort to make Worlds shorter, we’ve reduced the opportunities for elite gymnasts from developing nations. And for specialists worldwide.

In the case of Bermuda, for example, should the Federation continue with FIG? I’d still say YES for Commonwealth Games and PanAm Games, but there is an argument for withdrawing from FIG competition completely.

Read Hardy’s detailed analysis:

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Worlds 2023 tickets on sale

The MOST IMPORTANT Worlds in any quadrennial is the one where most of the Paris Olympians qualify.

Antwerp.

Details.

Gabby Douglas training at WOGA

That’s cool.

I’d say let’s have no expectations. Put no pressure on Gabby.

On the other hand, I can hardly wait to see her Bars again.

https://twitter.com/intlgymnast/status/1596158189380468737

training Sole Circles

Be sure gymnasts can’t accidentally hit their hips on the base. Don’t use a mini-tramp with a METAL cross piece, unless it is really well padded.

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