NCAA Mid-American 2025 poll

The Mid-American Conference has released both its preseason poll and list of gymnasts to watch …

The Cardinals lead the preseason poll, with four first-place votes predicting their regular season title along with two votes for them winning the MAC Championship in March. …

College Gym News

  1. Ball State (4) – 33 points
  2. Kent State (1) – 29 points
  3. Central Michigan (2) – 28 points
  4. Western Michigan – 24 points
  5. Eastern Michigan – 14 points
  6. Bowling Green – 12 points
  7. Northern Illinois – 7 points

Follow Men’s NCAA Gymnastics

I certainly find Men’s U.S. College Gymnastics more exciting than the women — BUT it’s not nearly as easy to follow the men’s season.

Here’s how superfan Shelli Koszdin does it …

How to follow men’s college gymnastics

NCAA competition begins

Friday, January 3
7:00pm ET/
4:00pm PT		Ball State, Illinois State, SEMO @ MissouriSCORESSEC+
7:30pm ET/
4:30pm PT		Iowa State @ LSUSCORESSECN
9:00pm ET/
6:00pm PT		Utah State @ UtahSCORESESPN+

See the rest on Spencer’s blog …

2025 WEEK 1 — SCHEDULE & LINKS

You guessed it … A.I. generated image 😀

Best Men’s AA Scores 2024

1Zhang BohengChinaOlympic Games QF88.597
2Hashimoto DaikiJapanAll-Japan Championships QF88.199
3Oka ShinnosukeJapanOlympic Games QF86.865
4Doi RyosukeJapanNHK Trophy AA86.431
5Xiao RuotengChinaChinese Championships AA86.400
6Brody MaloneUnited StatesU.S. Championships D286.350
7Shi CongChinaChinese Championships D186.300
8Illia KovtunUkraineOlympic Games AA86.165
9Khoi YoungUnited StatesU.S. Championships D286.150
10Sugino TakaakiJapanAll-Japan Championships AA86.133

See the full list on theGymter.net

Zhang Boheng

Gymnastics Ethics Foundation sanctions Azerbaijan Rhythmic

The independent Gymnastics Ethics Foundation sanctions Rhythmic individuals in the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation (AGF).

  • Ms Siyana Vasileva
  • Ms Evgeniya Valiyeva
  • Ms Mariana Vasileva 

The Federation is sanctioned, as well.

  • The AGF shall be suspended from participation in the 25th Council Meeting in Qawra (Malta) in 2025 and in the 86th Congress in Bangkok (Thailand) in 2026;
  • The AGF shall be excluded from participation in any FIG activities and other international events for a period of 6 months, which sanction shall be suspended for 12 months subject to the completion of the requirements in respect of safeguarding addressed below.
  • The AGF shall:
    • Appoint a qualified safeguarding expert, agreed with the GEF, to inspect and to review its safeguarding procedures and mechanisms, including its disciplinary processes, and who shall produce an initial report to the GEF by 31 March 2025, and reports on reviews quarterly thereafter until 31 December 2026, which reports shall

1. Identify any failings in the safeguarding procedures and mechanisms, and

2. Make recommendations for any improvements or adjustments to be made with a time frame for remedy or enaction.

  • Act on and remedy any recommendations made by the safeguarding expert within the timeframes identified;
  • Appoint to its governing board an independent and impartial safeguarding director, who shall report to the GEF quarterly until 31 December 2028 on all and any safeguarding cases within the AGF;
  • The AGF shall pay a fine of CHF 30,000.

The Parties have the right to appeal the decision to the GEF Appeal Tribunal within 21 days of the notification of the decision.
The GEF Disciplinary Commission Panel sanctioned Azerbaijan’s former Rhythmic Gymnastics Head Coach, the current acting Head Coach, a Coach, and the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation (AGF).

R.I.P. Ágnes Keleti

An inspiration to many, Ágnes Keleti has passed away at age-103.

Ágnes was a Hungarian artistic gymnast and coach who won multiple Olympic medals.

She was the oldest living Olympic champion and medallist, reaching her 100th birthday on 9 January 2021.

… one of the most successful Jewish Olympic athletes of all time.

Ágnes Keleti training at age-98

Gymnastics Coaching leaving Twitter

Since Elon Musk acquired Twitter in October 2022, there have been a range of issues and controversies that have concerned me.

Without question he allows dangerous people to post dangerous things. He himself is guilty of amplifying posts that endanger people. And Musk frequently posts things himself that he knows are wrong. Misinformation and disinformation.

Starting January 2025, Gymnastics Coaching will not post on Twitter. Not comment or respond to posts, other than to BLOCK. We’ll continue to lurk as it’s (surprisingly) still the best social media platform for gymternet news.

It’s likely to get worse, not better, in 2025. At some point we’ll quit permanently.

In addition to Twitter, I’d concur that Elon Musk has too much money and power. In particular, too much influence over the U.S. government.

Here are some of the problems according to ChatGPT:

Mass Layoffs and Talent Drain

  • … not enough personnel to manage content moderation or address security vulnerabilities.

Content Moderation and Misinformation

  • Policy Shifts: Under Musk, Twitter reversed or weakened many of its previous content moderation policies. This included restoring previously banned accounts (such as U.S. President Donald Trump) …
  • Rise in Hate Speech and Misinformation: …a surge in abusive content and lies, particularly in sensitive areas like elections and conspiracy theories.

Global Controversies and Legal Challenges

  • Content Moderation Legal Risks: Musk’s more permissive approach to content moderation led to concerns from governments and regulators in the U.S., EU, and other countries. Twitter faced potential legal consequences for not complying with stricter laws on online content and misinformation, particularly in Europe under the Digital Services Act.

Privacy and Security Concerns

  • Security Features Reduced: Some security features were weakened under Musk’s direction, including fewer protections for high-profile accounts and a decreased focus on tackling bots and spam accounts.

Challenges of Managing a High-Profile Platform

  • Musk’s Direct Involvement: Musk’s frequent involvement in Twitter’s daily operations has been both a blessing and a curse. While some see his hands-on approach as revitalizing the platform, others view it as erratic and unpredictable.

Conclusion:

Musk’s acquisition of Twitter has led to significant changes in the platform’s culture, structure, and functionality. While Musk’s vision for Twitter X as an “everything app” and a hub for free speech has garnered attention, the platform’s reputation, stability, and user experience have faced substantial challenges. Many users and observers are concerned that these changes could result in long-term damage to Twitter’s once-dominant position in the social media landscape.