The competition took place this weekend in Penza. The Russian women's team for Rotterdam did not compete here, but the men's team did, partly as a pre-competition test. I am delighted to see that my favourite gymnast Barkalov won, and would like to announce that henceforth, he will be known as Barkalot on these pages.http://www.burtasy.ru/school/activities/event_64.htmlThe...
Monday, September 27, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
'Those who do not risk, cannot win'
Who said, some time in the late 1980s, �those who do not risk, cannot win�? I think it was twice World Champion Yuri Korolev, but do correct me if I'm wrong and you have the reference to hand. The sport has virtually been turned on its head. Just look at team competitions � all scores counting � teams can�t possibly afford to take a risk if they...
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Should the FIG 'allow' wins? Comments on the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships
I was reading International Gymnast Online yesterday and came across a story about the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships: http://www.intlgymnast.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1921:russia-wins-three-more-golds-in-moscow&catid=5:competition-reports&Itemid=164 What caught my eye was Tanya's comment at the bottom...
Friday, September 24, 2010
What is this about? Gymnastics at a turning point?
Having followed gymnastics (women�s gymnastics in particular) for almost 40 years, I have seen many changes and would like to try to understand how the sport has developed over that time, and the direction it may take next. I am particularly interested in linking this thinking to overall cultural, societal and political changes in the world, the way...
