British Gymnastics

2010 UK Schools Games

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:59:35 GMT

North East England
2-5 September

The 2010 Sainsbury's UK Schools Games Gymnastics competition takes place weekend 4/5th September, with future stars representing the four Home Nations competing for Team, All-around and Apparatus titles in Men’s and Women's Artistic Gymnastics.

The competition take place in the Gateshead Leisure Centre, the same venue used for the recent GBR v SUI WAG Senior International, and the young

CRB Passport Verification

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:41:39 GMT

As of October 2010 the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) will introduce the latest version of the British Passport. It will feature a new design and improved physical security features that those persons who are verifying a CRB applicants identity need to be aware of.

For more information regarding the new passport please click here.

British Gymnastics release funds for key facilities

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:02:42 GMT

British Gymnastics have announced they are contributing £800,000 into facilities this year through the ‘Whole Sport Funding Plan’ from Sport England.

Esprit Gymnastics Club are the first facility to benefit from the fund, and will receive £100,000 to transform an old school sports centre into a multi-discipline gymnastics centre, which looks set to transform the provision of gymnastics throughout the Swindon area.

Jane Allen, British Gymnastics Chief Executive Officer said: "British Gymnastics is
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Announcement of English Commonwealth Games Gymnastics Teams

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:40:47 GMT

2010 Commonwealth Games, Delhi, India. October 3-14.

c/o English Gymnastics -

Women’s Artistic Gymnasts

Marissa King

Imogen Cairns

Laura Edwards

Rebecca Wing

Jocelyn Hunt

Coaches

Elizabeth Kincaid

Michele Walduck

Non-traveling Reserve

Charlotte Lindsley

Men’s Artistic Gymnasts

Reiss Beckford

Luke Folwell

Danny Lawrence

Max Whitlock

Steven Jehu

Coaches

Scott Hann

Paul Hall

Non-traveling Reserves

Robert Payne

Mathew Firth

Rhythmic Gymnastics Team

Rachel Ennis

Francesca Fox

Lynne Hutchison

Coach

Sarah Binding

Non-Traveling Reserve

Keziah Gore

Click here for more information from English Gymnastics.

For the official 2010 Commonwealth Games site click here.

For more details on the Home Nations Commonwealth game Teams click the links below.

England
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Veterans Competition 2010 update

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:01:25 GMT

The Veterans General Information Pack is now available to download, please click here.

The pack contains booking forms for the Gala meal, accommodation information and T-Shirt order forms.

Please note that all booking forms must be received by the 11th September and not as stated in the pack.

2012 Olympics Artistic Gymnastics and Rhythmic Managers wanted

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:47:23 GMT
, which will be crucial to the success of the Men’s and Women’s competitions at North Greenwich Arena, and Rhythmic at Wembley Arena has just been advertised on the London 2012
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2010 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championship - Team Selection

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:00:11 GMT

30th World Championships; 19th – 26th September 2010: Moscow (RUS)

Official Team Selection Announcement

Following the two selections events British Gymnastics are delighted to announce the Individual Team and Group that will be entered to represent Great Britain at the 30th World Championships in September in Moscow (RUS).

Senior Team:
Rachel Ennis – Villy Antonova, Hendon Gym Club
Lynne Hutchison – Sarah Binding, City
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TeamGym National Judging Course

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:25:34 GMT
The TeamGym National Judging course will be held on the 6th and 7th November 2010. For more information please see the application form which is available under TeamGym/Downloads or click here.

Sam Oldham- Youth Olympic Champion

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:38:17 GMT

22/08 Sam Oldham has taken the High Bar Gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.
Having won Pommel Silver yesterday, Sam went one better with his 14.375 score taking him to the top of the podium.
Spain's Nestor Abad took the Silver (14.125) with China's Zhu Xiaodong in Bronze (14.100). For full results click here.

"I'm really happy as that has sort of
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Sam Oldham wins Olympic Silver!

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:58:23 GMT

21/08- The 2010 European Junior All-around Champion Sam Oldham won the Silver medal on Pommel Horse at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore on Saturday, 21 August 2010. His score of 13.925 pts was just a 0.025 lower than the winner’s Oleg Stepko (UKR), 13.950. The Russian Danil Kazachkov took the bronze with, 13.650

The Gold medal on Floor where Sam was
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Bailey 8th in YOG Trampoline Final

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:29:03 GMT

Nathan Bailey finished 8th in YOG Trampoline Final

20/08 Britain’s Nathan Bailey had an unfortunate mistake in the Trampoline Final that saw him finish 8th at the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore; Nathan had qualified in 5th place for the Final.
The event was won by Oleksandr Satin of the Ukraine (41.000) with He Yuixiang of China taking Silver (40.700) and Ginga Munetomo of
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20th World Age Group Competition TRA Selection

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:12:25 GMT

20th World Age Group Competition [TRA]
13th – 20th November 2010
Metz (FRA)

Official Team Selection Announcement

Following the two selections events British Gymnastics are delighted to announce the Trampoline team that will be entered to represent Great Britain at the 20th World Age Group Competition in November in Metz (FRA).

11 – 12 Boys
Henry Gregory – Rosanna Townsend, Lincoln Imps
Harry Newbold Cousins – Stephen Moreton, City of Salford
Sam
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20th World Age Group Competition DMT Selection

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:10:26 GMT
20th World Age Group Competition [DMT]
13th – 20th November 2010
Metz (FRA)

Official Team Selection Announcement

Following the two selections events British Gymnastics are delighted to announce the Double Mini Trampoline team that will be entered to represent Great Britain at the 20th World Age Group Competition in November in Metz (FRA).

11 – 12 Girls
Rebecca Cresswell – Aarron Wake, Renascence

11 – 12 Boys
Jasper Dallard – Aarron
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Jessica Hogg 18th the in YOG Final

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:43:04 GMT
"It went okay but not as well as qualifying
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2010 Annual General Meeting

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:57:20 GMT
British Gymnastics are delighted to announce that the paperwork for the 2010 Annual General Meeting of the Association, to be held on 11th September 2010 at The Crowne Plaza Hotel, NEC Birmingham, is available to download by clicking here.

Youth Olympic All-around 5th for Sam Oldham

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:12:58 GMT

Britain's Sam Oldham (84.560) finished agonisingly short of a Youth Olympic All-around medal with a fall on High Bar, the last piece of the day, denying him a place on the rostrum.

Japan's Yuya Kamoto (86.350) took the title with Ukraine’s Oleg Stepko (85.350) in Silver, and China’s Zhu Xiaodong in Bronze (85.000)

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GBR v GER Trampoline Youth Match Team Selection

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:42:35 GMT
British Gymnastics are delighted to announce the Trampoline Gymnastics Teams selected to represent Great Britain in the GBR v Germany Trampoline Youth Match, Frankfurt, Germany 24-26th September 2010.

1.       Daniel Fawcett Apollo TC
2.       Jason Ryall OLGA TC
3.       Joe Yates – Tiggers TC
4.       Kayvon Arasteh – OLGA TC
Res. Joe Berry – OLGA TC
U18 Girls:
1.       Sasha Carter – City
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GBR v SUI WAG International

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:09:10 GMT

For scores click here.

Day two- British gymnasts dominate Finals

The British Girls matched their success on day one (Team and All-around Gold) by claiming the majority of apparatus medals in the GBR v SUI Gateshead International.

Jenni Pinches took Vault Gold (13.650) from Jocelyn Hunt (12.075) and Charlotte Lindsley (10.950).The Bars Gold went to the All-around winner Becky Downie (14.300) with
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Oldham and Hogg cruise into YOG Finals

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:19:50 GMT

YOG results service click here.

Jessica Hogg scored 51.250 to finish 14th in the Youth Olympic Games All-around qualification which sees her safely through to the Final on Thursday 19th. Jess will also compete in the Floor Final, her qualification score of 13.250 enough to take her into the Final on Sunday. Jess is also the reserve
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Whelan and Cairns dominate in Ipswich

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:43:24 GMT

The 21-year-old Beijing Olympian was not part of the GB Team for the Individual All-around and Team contest on Saturday, but, according to the
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2010 DMT World Championship Team Selection

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:43:14 GMT

Women’s Senior Team:

Robyn Osborne – Nick Earle, Jumpers

Adeva Bryan – Lorraine George/Toby Eager, Hitchin Salto

Coreen
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Acrobatics and Tumbling Technical Conference 2010 UPDATE!

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:25:35 GMT
This year's conference will now take place on 12th September only. On Saturday, there will be activities for specific groups of people.
Saturday 11th September:
10.00 National Judge practical examination (those who did not take their practical at the NDP)
14.00 Judging sub-committee present the new Club Judge course to the ATTC for approval
17.00 ATTC meeting
Sunday 12th September (Approximate timings)
10.00
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Aerobic Senior National Squad Training - Sunday 15th August - Cancelled

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:08:07 GMT
PLEASE NOTE: The Aerobic Senior National Squad training session scheduled to take place this Sunday, August 15th 2010 at Heathrow Aerobic Gymnastics Club has been cancelled.
If you have any queries please contact the programme co-ordinator on 0845 129 7129 ext 2317 or jane.mooney@british-gymnastics.org

Rhythmic UEG Training Camp

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:15:40 GMT

Coach Education, UEG Training Camp Opportunity November 2010

Following the last UEG training camp in Bremen 2006, British Gymnastics is delighted to once again receive an invitation to attend, providing a development opportunity for aspring coaches to attend a European training camp, this time based in Switzerland 22nd -28th November. We are inviting coaches who wish to be considered, to apply using the attached form to be submitted by 7th September. Please click here
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Message from Matei Todorov

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:48:53 GMT
Although it is wonderful to hear so many good things I do understand that all the superlatives for the job well done are for Acro and Tumbling in general, and cannot be the work of one individual. A General with no Army is an ordinary,
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2010 Trampoline World Championship Team Selection

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:28:27 GMT

As World standards, led by the Chinese, continue
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2010 TRA/TUM/DMT WAGC - Chaperones Required

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:11:38 GMT

TRA TUM DMT 20th World Age Group Competition
Metz, FRA
14th – 20th November 2009

Team Chaperones

British Gymnastics is seeking to recruit between 6-8 people for the role of Chaperone at the 2010 World Age Group Competition taking place in Metz (FRA) this November.

If successful the person will stay with the team and their responsibilities will include:
·   Assisting with the pastoral care of the gymnasts while
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2010 TRA/TUM/DMT WAGC - Chaperones Required

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:11:38 GMT

TRA TUM DMT 20th World Age Group Competition
Metz, FRA
14th – 20th November 2009

Team Chaperones

British Gymnastics is seeking to recruit between 6-8 people for the role of Chaperone at the 2010 World Age Group Competition taking place in Metz (FRA) this November.

If successful the person will stay with the team and their responsibilities will include:
·   Assisting with the pastoral care of the gymnasts while
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2010 TRA/TUM/DMT WAGC - Chaperones Required

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:11:38 GMT

TRA TUM DMT 20th World Age Group Competition
Metz, FRA
14th – 20th November 2009

Team Chaperones

British Gymnastics is seeking to recruit between 6-8 people for the role of Chaperone at the 2010 World Age Group Competition taking place in Metz (FRA) this November.

If successful the person will stay with the team and their responsibilities will include:
·   Assisting with the pastoral care of the gymnasts while
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British and French Team's enjoy shared training

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:24:39 GMT

The British Men's TOP 2016 Sqaud welcomed their French counterparts at a week long training camp at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, August 1-6th.

With Great Britain’s reputation in the world of Men’s gymnastics increasing competition after competition; countries are queuing up to share knowledge and get an insight into the great work being undertaken by the British gymnast and coaching Teams.
As British Gymnastics Men’s Junior National Coach,
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British Olympic Association Media Accreditation Advisory - London 2012 Olympic Games

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:02:18 GMT
On Wednesday 4th August, the British Olympic Association (BOA) formally opened the ‘Press by Number’ media accreditation request process for print, online and photographic media organisations based in the UK for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
In order to be considered for accreditation, please visit the British Olympic Association web site, download the BOA Accreditation Application Form and fill in the form with as much detail as possible incomplete fields could delay your request
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Beijing Olympians reunited in 2010-11 National Squad

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:07:26 GMT

The 2008 Olympians Imogen Cairns and Marissa King have been offered a place in the 2010-2011 National Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Squads.

Both gymnasts are now offered the chance of returning to the National Squad, pending on their commitment to the World Championships in Rotterdam (October 2010). Should this happen, GBR could mark an interesting record of consistency, with the remaining British Olympians from Beijing also in the Squad… Beth Tweddle, Becky Downie, Rebecca Wing and the
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Jessica Hogg to replace Laura Mitchell at YOG

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:48:33 GMT

Laura Mitchell, the British Women's Artistic gymnast selected to compete at the forthcoming Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, last week had an ankle fracture confirmed and in the intervening period British Gymnastics have worked with the British Olympic Association to confirm Laura's replacement's as Jessica Hogg, who will travel to the Games alongside her Cardiff coach Tracey Skirton.

British Gymnastics Olympic Performance Director
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On the road to Delhi and Rotterdam

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:57:49 GMT

August 2010 will see two intriguing Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Friendly Internationals in Great Britain, which will be part of the ongoing selection process for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India, 8-14 October and the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands, 18-24 October 2010: GBR vs. Romania in Ipswich, 14-15 August and GBR vs. Switzerland in Gateshead, 28-29 August.

Romania, multiple Olympic, World and European Champions in the past, are expected to arrive with their strongest
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2010 World Championships Drawing of Lots

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:05:30 GMT

According to the Drawing of Lots held on Saturday, 24 July in Rotterdam for the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Netherlands, the British Women’s Team will enter Competition 1 as part of Subdivision 6 (out of 12), along with the teams of Russia, France and Sweden.

The defending World Team Champions from Stuttgart (GER) 2007, the USA are in Subdivision 7; The 2008 Olympic Champions, China- in Subdivision 1, and the current World and Olympic
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Olympic Games - Games Makers

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:19:44 GMT

The Games Maker programme officially launches
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British Men to train alongside the Japanese

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:32:28 GMT

The BG Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Programme embarked on a new chapter on the path to Olympic Team qualification on Monday, 19 July 2010, as they departed for a 10-day Training Camp alongside the Japanese Team in Tokyo.
The Team returns to Japan just 2 weeks after the good results in the Japan Cup 2010 competition- 4th place in the Team event (Thomas, Hunter, Purvis, Seager and Gryhshcenko; 5th place in the All-around for Dan Purvis and
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2010 British Trampoline, Tumbling and DMT Championships

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:58:13 GMT

The 2010 British Trampoline Championships at the NIA, Birmingham saw more than 700 athletes on Saturday and Sunday 24/25 July competing for the titles in Individual and Synchronized Trampoline, Double Mini Trampoline (DMT) and Tumbling, men and women.

Sunday July 25th.

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2010 British Trampoline, Tumbling and DMT Championships

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:58:13 GMT

Launched more than half a century ago, in 1958, these National Trampoline Finals have turned into the best showcase of the discipline, which made its Olympic
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2010 British Trampoline, Tumbling and DMT Championships

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:58:13 GMT

Launched more than half a century ago, in 1958, these National Trampoline Finals have turned into the best showcase of the discipline, which made its Olympic
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2010 British Trampoline, Tumbling and DMT Championships

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:58:13 GMT

Launched more than half a century ago, in 1958, these National Trampoline Finals have turned into the best showcase of the discipline, which made its Olympic
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British World Triumph in Poland!

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:40:54 GMT

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Silver medal for the British Women’s Trio

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 22:13:53 GMT

Saturday, 17 July, 2010:   The GBR1 Women’s Group of Jennie Miller, Katherine Smith and Emma Waiters literally snatched the Silver medal, by a mere 0.030pts from the Ukraine who had to be content with the Bronze at the World Championships in Wrozlaw, Poland.
Our Trio entered the Final with an increased Difficulty Tariff compared to the Qualifications (9.970) and presented a level of Execution described by Matei Todorov (BG Technical Director for Acrobatic Gymnastics), as “near
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British Acrobatic Gymnasts in excellent positions to compete for world medals!

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:31:08 GMT

22nd Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships in Wrozlaw (Poland), Saturday, 17 July 2010:     The 16-strong British Senior Team in Wroclaw (composed of one Men’s Pair, two Women’s Trios and two Men’s Fours) continue making their way to the Finals; with the GBR1 Women’s Trio ready to tackle for medals first on Saturday evening, 17 July 2010.
Women’s Groups:
17 Trios took part in the Qualification round where Balance, Dynamic and Combined routines have
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Men's Artistic - Important Information

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:40:13 GMT
IMPORTANT INFORMATION MEN'S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS

Changes to the use of the FIG Junior Specific Rules information concerning the 2010 British Championships – information concerning the British Men’s League, Woking Champions 2009/10 season.

FIG JUNIOR CODE
For the first part of the 2009/10 season all British Gymnastics Men’s events adopted the FIG Junior Code rules. Following a review of this period it is clear that incorporating these rules into the Youth and
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Trampoline Level 5 HPC Course

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:18:17 GMT
DATES OF COURSE: 23,24,25,26,27 OCTOBER 2010
VENUE: HARRIS SCHOOL, RUGBY & NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
TRAMPOLINE CENTRE.
Attention all Trampoline Level 4 and SCC coaches. This course is now
available for application and this can be done on line, by clicking onto
the coaching section and into ‘coaching courses ‘ section.

If you are unable to apply on line please contact the Coaching
Department on 0845 129 7129 ext 2392.

The cost of this course is
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2010 Veterans Competition

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:27:51 GMT

2010 Veterans Competition - 2nd October Waveney Gymnastics Centre, Lowstoft.

Discipline Information available, please click here to download.

General Information pack to follow shortly.

For more information please contact the Events Unit on 0845 129 7129 ext 2396

British Acro-Stars in the spotlight!

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:32:07 GMT

, July 14, 2010: Junior acrobats, who heated up Wroclaw’s Orbita Hall last weekend at the World Age Group Competitions, have left the floor to their senior companions. Participants in the 22nd Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships arrived in Wroclaw yesterday to take up Podium Training this morning. Both the facilities and flawless organisation by an ever-friendly and helpful LOC staff
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Team GB Youth Olympic Games Squad Selected

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:40:50 GMT

have been selected to compete for Team GB at the first Youth Olympic Games (YOG), which take place in Singapore
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2 Gold and 5 Silver medals for young British acrobats in Poland

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:49:11 GMT

The British delegation at the 6th World Age Group Championships in Acrobatic Gymnastics in Wrozlaw, Poland are celebrating their remarkable success a total of 7 medals (2 Gold and 5 Silver) in the 11- 16 and 12-19 Age groups.

Matei Todorov, Technical Director of British Acrobatic Gymnastics:   “This was the strongest and toughest Age Group Championships ever staged so far! 22 countries won medals
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