Changes. May 22, 2009

As you know, I hardly update this site. But I have a few changes in store for this blog. It will no longer be about general gymnastics. Instead, it’ll be of Japanese gymnastics. And since I’m graduating high school in a week, I’ll be able to spend more time dedicated towards this blog. I hope [...]

Natsumi Sasada a Senior? March 21, 2009

I was just browsing through the Japanese official site and noticed the 2009 list of women’s national team members. -Koko Tsurumi -Yuko Shintake -Kyoko Oshima -Keiko Mukumoto -Yu Minobe -Manami Ishizaka -Rie Tanaka -Yoshino Yaguta -Mayu Kuroda -Natsumi Sasada -Shigeru Ozawa If this list is true, then former olympians Kana Yamawaki (2000 – JPN) and [...]

My Name Is Ksenia Afanasyeva March 17, 2009

And I either hit or fall apart miserably. One of the contenders for the European all-around gold had mixed results at the 2009 Russian Championships. During prelims, Afanasyeva hit all events, placing herself first after qualifying. 1. Afanasyeva – 59.60 2. Semenova – 59.00 3. Goryunova – 58.35 But during all-around finals, she fell apart. [...]

Well my break is over :] March 16, 2009

Sorry about the unannounced break. During the break I competed at the 2009 Texas State Diving Championships; vacationed during spring break, and got grounded. So now I’m back. Will post some news tonight

Update? February 15, 2009

Sorry for the lack of updates recently. The 2009 African Championships were at the beginning of this month, dominated by the Egyptian gymnasts.  Sherine El Zeiny won the AA, followed by Jennifer Khwela of South Africa.  Khwela is a great gymnast to watch, and her beam is full of difficulty (ro+whip, ro+double pike dismount). Her [...]

USA January Camp Rumours January 25, 2009

It sounds like some crazy skills are being thrown at this camp. Bridget Sloan is training a front layout with three twists, never done in international competition before.  She is still training her 3/2 thru to a triple twist as well. Chellsie Memmel is training a Gaylord!  This skill was made famous by Mo Huilan [...]

Natsumi Sasada’s Mom! January 24, 2009

Yayoi Kano, member of the Japanese world championship gymnastics teams in 1978, 1979, 1981, and 1983! Her coach is Viktor Razmovsky;  the coach of 1988 Olympian Yelena Schevchenko.

American Cup Updates January 24, 2009

Ana Maria Tamarjan has pulled out of the competition.  Junior Amelia Racea will compete in her place. Ksenia Afanasyeva is not 100% and doesn’t know whether or not she will be competing at the meet.  If Ksenia is still unable to compete, then Goryunova will compete in her place.

2009 Hong Kong International Results January 18, 2009

Team 1. Japan 2. China-Shanghai 3. Taiwan  All Around 1. Asuka Teramoto (JAP) 2. Mina Sugimira (JAP) 3. Huang Rujun (CHN)  Vault: 1. Angel Wong (HKG) 2. Lisa Konishi (JAP) 3. Meng Han (TWN) Uneven Bars: 1. Asuka Teramoto (JAP) – 14.450 2. Huang Rujun (CHN)  - 14.225 3. Riho Shibata (JAP) – 13.950 Balance [...]

Koko Tsurumi to compete at the American Cup. January 17, 2009

Star Japanese gymnast Koko Tsurumi has been announced to be competing at the 2009 American Cup held in Chicago on Feb. 21.  She will be joined by a great international field to compete at this all-around competition.  The Japanese men is sending rather unknown gymnast Koji Uematsu. Women Brittany Rogers, Canada Kim Bui, Germany Rebecca [...]