Parkour in Mardin, Turkey

These athletes REALLY train landing safely on hard surfaces.

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making Men’s Floor less ugly 😀

The FIG MTC attempt to improve Gymnastics Floor Exercise by requiring a scale is one of the most hilariously ill conceived concepts yet.

But this new requirement I do like.

Instead of simply taking a step into the corner, gymnasts must have some kind of style.

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MAG Scale requirement is GONE

Whose dumb idea was that, anyway? 😀

This from the FIG Men’s Artistic Gymnastics NEWSLETTER – N° 01 – August 2025

Balance Requirement

The TC conducted a review of the Code of Points following the Worlds Cups series and various Continental Championships. The one area that has received consistently negative feedback was the requirement for the gymnast to include a one leg balance in his floor routine.

The original vision for Floor was to mix acrobatic elements together with other gymnastic elements such as strength, balance, flexibility, handstands, and choreographic combinations, all forming a harmonious rhythmic exercise. The balance, in isolation, was never intended to be the only change that would lead to the full scope of the floor and move us away from endless tumbling passes.

Allowing a gymnast to choose skills that lend themselves to his favoured ability, whilst at the same time encouraging choreographic combinations that show harmonious rhythm between tumble passes, will ultimately improve the overall balance and appeal of the floor exercise.

Therefore, the gymnast must show either a one leg balance or a jump/leap with or without turn from the list of specific elements. The balance or jump/leap may be outside the counting 8 elements. A 0.3 neutral deduction will be taken by the D Jury if this requirement is not fulfilled. The list of allowable jumps or leaps, which all have a minimum of A value are as follows (See Appendix for illustrations):


a. I.67 Jump bwd. to front support
b. I.68 Jump bwd. with pike-stretch or with 1/1 turn to front support
c. I.74 Butterfly with 1/1 twist fwd. or bwd.
d. I.75 Butterfly with 2/1 twist
e. I.15 Jump fwd. with 1/1 turn to front support
f. I.16 Jump bwd. with 3/2 twist to front support
g. I.17 Jump fwd. with 2/1 twist to front support
h. I.43 Jump fwd. with ½ turn to momentary handstand
i. II.8 Dive roll with 1/1 twist
j. I.73 Stag Leap with 1/1 turn

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Simone 1 year after Paris Olympics

Simone Biles exclusive: I chose ‘boundaries’ over burnout – and made Olympic history

The seven-time Olympic medallist reflects on the sacrifices, therapy, and hard-won confidence that fuelled her historic return to the top of the podium in Paris one year ago.

$162,500 in 2025 scholarships for USA MAG

It’s very difficult for high level gymnasts to afford being able to train. This is great news.

The USA Gymnastics Foundation has awarded $162,500 in 2025 scholarships and grants for men’s artistic gymnasts and Regional Elite Team support.

Nearly $97,000 in academic scholarships were awarded to 32 athletes competing in men’s collegiate gymnastics programs. In addition, more than $65,500 was provided to the six USA Gymnastics men’s Regions to assist with costs relating to the Elite Team Cup competition and various camps and clinics throughout the season. Nearly $11,000 was allocated to each region. …

CDK – Bittersuite by Billie Eilish

Fantastic dance troupe.

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Directed and choreographed by Sergio Reis @sergiovsreis
Co-choreography by Jowha van de Laak @jowhavdlaak
Asst-choreography by Mauro van de Kerkhof @maurovdkerkhof
Produced by Ivy Schoumacher @ivyschoumacher
DOP Mark Verhees @markvrhs