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US-born Olympic medallist plans to guide Indian gymnasts June 10, 2009 (Indian Express): It was the second most precious accomplishment for the US-born gymnast, Raj Bhavsar, as he gifted his life’s greatest achievement-Olympic Bronze medal-to his grandfather living in his hometown in Vadodara. Raj, a gymnast with the US national team to Beijing Olympics 2008, had his proud moment as he presented his bronze medal to his 85-year-old grandfather Bhanubhai Bhavsar when he visited his hometown in Vadodara. >> Read more …
COC Selects Delegates to Attend International Olympic Academy June 8, 2009 (News wire): The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) today announced that Olympians Alexandra Orlando and Anthony Wright have been selected to attend the 2009 International Olympic Academy (IOA). The 49th International Session for Young Participants begins June 10 and runs until June 24 in Olympia, Greece. A rhythmic gymnast, Orlando was ranked as high as eighth in the world in the months before competing at the Beijing Olympic Games.  >> Read more …
Calgary gymnasts shine at nationals June 7, 2009 (Calgary Herald): Two-time Olympian Ken Ikeda of Abbotsford, B. C., won two gold medals and Calgary's Nathan Gafuik earned gold on floor Saturday at the Canadian gymnastics championships in Hamilton. Ikeda, a nine-year veteran of the Canadian men's team, finished first on pommel horse and parallel bars, while also adding a bronze on high bar. >> Read more …
Living the American dream June 7, 2009 (Business Standard): Gymnast Raj Bhavsar wants to train Indian kids and give back to his country of origin. It’s been a difficult but a memorable last fortnight for Raj Bhavsar. He has travelled across continents and won a silver medal at the Moscow World Stars, and now he finds himself in India on a short trip to meet his family. “It’s been a tiring journey but I am enjoying every bit of it,” he says. >> Read more …
Sawa, Sandy Win Canadian Senior Titles June 5, 2009 (International Gymnast): Sydney Sawa and Casey Sandy won the all-around titles Thursday at the Canadian Championships in Hamilton, Ont. Sawa, who will turn 17 on June 15, outscored preliminaries leader Cynthia Lemieux-Guillemette by 0.50 to earn her first Canadian title. Last year, Sawa was fifth all-around at the Canadian Championships and second all-around at the Elite Canada meet. >> Read more …
Longtime Nebraska gym coach Allen retiring June 5, 2009 (USA Today): Francis Allen says he knew it was time for him to start thinking about retirement a couple years ago when he presented his Nebraska gymnasts with season highlight videos he made himself. … "It is almost impossible to measure the impact Francis has had, not only on the sport of gymnastics but also on the lives of many young men," USA Gymnastics president Steve Penny said. "His legacy is well-secured within USA Gymnastics and the history of this sport. He's been a leader, a pioneer and someone who cared deeply about the development of gymnastics." >> Read more …
Next generation of Canadian gymnasts competes at nationals June 5, 2009 (CBC Sports): Canadian Olympic gold medallist Kyle Shewfelt is expecting a packed gym to take in the action Saturday in Hamilton, Ont., when the best gymnasts in the country compete for national titles. The Canadian Gymnastic Championships apparatus finals will feature the top eight gymnasts in each event on the men's and women's sides. >> Read more …
Triple joy for young acrobats June 5, 2009 (Darlington and Stockton Times): Two young acrobats have been flying the flag for the region by striking gold three times in an acrobatics championships in Bulgaria.  Chelsea Fisher and Jasmine Danby travelled to Bulgaria fresh from winning the gold medal at the Sports Acrobatics British Championship, held in Stoke, earlier this year. >> Read more …
Retirement plans on hold as Liverpool’s Beth Tweddle eyes dream 2012 finale June 4, 2009 (Liverpool Echo): Retirement plans on hold for in form gym star Beth Tweddles’s stunning form has convinced her to banish any thoughts of retiring. The 24-year-old City of Liverpool gymnast had contemplated bowing out this year but is now targeting a glorious finale at the 2012 Olympics in London. >> Read more …
SPORTS WORLD
Madrid Olympic 2016 3 out of 4 Spanish citizens victory bid June 12, 2009 (Barcelona Reporter): The dream of hosting the 2016 Olympic Games is turning into a reality for many Spanish citizens, with 3 out of 4 people (75.5%) predicting a victory for the capital city Madrid. The latest public opinion poll reveals overwhelming support and passion across Spain for Madrid’s bid to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Spanning regions and ideologies, Spanish citizens are united in their belief that Madrid will be successful in its bid and that 2016 will bring huge benefits for the Spanish capital and the rest of the country. >> Read more …
CSG To Power Asian Games June 11, 2009 (The Sport Briefing): China Southern Power Grid (CSG) has been unveiled as the latest prestige partner of the 2010 Asian Games. The company has signed a contract with the Guangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee (GAGOC), and will line up alongside Guangzhou Automobile Group, 361°, Jiaduobao, China Mobile, Samsung and China Telecom as prestige partners of next year’s event. >> Read more …
Tokyo 2016 meets Chicago 2016 June 10, 2009 (Sports Features): Tokyo 2016 ambassador Kanpei Hazama today paid a visit to the office of none other than Chicago 2016 chair Patrick Ryan. He was even joined by Tim Hill, Chair of the Osaka Sister City Committee in Chicago. In a rare show of friendship for two rival cities vying to host the worlds’ biggest sporting event the Japanese comedian stopped in along the route of his 23,000 mile Earth Marathon to meet and greet the Chicago team. The visit wasn’t political but purely to promote the Olympic values and respect in a show of good sportsmanship. >> Read more …
Generations for Peace inspires hope for Somali women June 10, 2009 (Sports Features): The latest Generations for Peace camp in Amman, Jordan has held out renewed hope for war-weary Somali women seeking to create a better future for themselves and their children. Somalia has long been a hotbed of political disaccord and severe repression and subordination for women. >> Read more …