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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 1h

2019 world gold medalist Vladislav Polyashov (AIN) is just trying to make the finals.

Source: tass.ru/sport/25346429

GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 1h

2025 Worlds Qualification Station

Times, bios, scoring links, and streaming links — everything a Type A Gym Nerd needs

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2025 Worlds Qualification Station

Visit the post for more.

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 1h

For both the Ukrainian women’s and men’s teams, the goal is to gain experience and learn for next year.

Source: suspilne.media/sport/113403...

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 1h

In case you’re trying to catch up with Ukrainian gymnastics, Ihor Radivilov is now the head coach of the women’s team. Sofiya Podvyh is out because of two broken toes.

Source: sport-express.ua/inshi/34092-...

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 12h

The chair of the Israeli Olympic Committee did not hold back her opinion: “The conduct of FIG President Morinari Watanabe is the most disappointing of all.”

Source: isport.co.il/%d7%99%d7%a2...

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 12h

According to TASS, the IOC is “working to better understand the situation with all stakeholders.”

Source: tass.ru/sport/25325343

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 15h

Something to keep in mind for those playing fantasy gym: gymcastic.com/2025-jakarta...

2025 Jakarta World Championships

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 16h

Valentina Georgieva (BUL) will not compete a new vault in Jakarta.

Her current vaults (Yurchenko 2/1 and Tsukahara 3/2) have post-flights in the same direction, making her ineligible for the 0.2 bonus.

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 18h

CAS will not rule on whether the FIG violated its own statutes by Sunday.

“CAS noted in its news release that the second appeal “is still ongoing” but confirmed to The Athletic that it will not be heard before the world champs begin Sunday in Jakarta.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Court rejects Israeli gymnastics' appeals to be included in world championships

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 21h

FYI: The joint letter never materialized

Source: www.derstandard.at/story/310000...

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 22h

Another historical example of visa problems at FIG competitions…

Source: www.sport-express.ru/artistic-gym...

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 22h

How Russian-language media are covering the CAS decision…

Source: www.forbes.ru/sport/547747...

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 1d

Karthik Adapa’s 'intense' preparation for Gymnastics World Championships - Cayman Compass

www.caymancompass.com/2025/10/14/k...

Karthik Adapa’s 'intense' preparation for Gymnastics World Championships

Karthik Adapa, a Caymanian gymnast, is set to compete at the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships.

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 1d

Even though the main legal case is still pending, which will determine if the FIG failed in its own duties according to its statutes, Israeli athletes will not be present in Jakarta.

Here’s what the Israeli Gymnastics Federation said…

Source: isport.co.il/%d7%a1%d7%95...

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 1d

However, the main appeal remains pending, and CAS could still decide that the FIG Executive Committee must review whether to relocate, postpone, or cancel the 2025 World Championships under its statutory obligations.

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 1d

What does this mean? CAS declined to grant provisional measures — it will not require the FIG to retract its ‘taking note’ statement or intervene to guarantee Israeli participation, and it found no immediate breach of FIG’s duty to ensure fair competition.

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 1d

CAS REJECTS TWO REQUESTS FOR PROVISIONAL MEASURES FILED BY THE ISRAEL
GYMNASTICS FEDERATION

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 1d

New Episode is up! 🎙️🔥🌏
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We discuss:
* Who’s in the hunt for individual event medals
* Who are the favorites?
* Who could pull off an upset?
* How can you watch like an expert?
* Latest on Israeli athletes
#gymnastics #artworlds2025 #jakartagymnastics2025

Jakarta World Championships Preview Part Two: Event Finals Contenders & Code Hacking

This week, we dissect who’s in the hunt for individual event medals, obviously the most important phase of the competition. Who are the favorites? Who could pull off an upset? And how can you watch li...

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 1d

Source: www.leparisien.fr/sports/depla...

« Déplacer ou annuler ces championnats » : le TAS statuera d’ici mardi sur l’exclusion des Israéliens aux Mondiaux de gym

La participation de gymnastes israéliens aux Mondiaux à Jakarta a été suspendue la semaine dernière par les autorités indonésiennes en raiso

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 1d

CAS “will decide on the “provisional measures” requested by the Israeli Gymnastics Federation, which is asking the FIG and the Indonesian Gym Fed either to “guarantee the participation of the Israeli team in the World Champs” or to “move or cancel these championships”

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 1d

The German Gymnastics Federation supports Israel’s inclusion in the world championships.

They plan to write a joint letter with the Swiss and Austrian federations.

Source: www.n-tv.de/sport/Deutsc...

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 1d

David Belyavskiy refuses to compete as a neutral athlete, and Valentina is fine with that.

GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 1d

Rodionenko has high hopes for Melnikova: “Our main hope is Angelina Melnikova, but the others will give it their all. Judges don't always accept newcomers right away.”

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 1d

Melnikova is hoping to upgrade on beam, floor, and vault.

Prayer circles for that fibula.

Source: tass.ru/sport/25328583

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 1d

…Then Kameyama said, ‘If you’re going to skip practice over that, just go home.’ I broke down crying. Even the coaches were like, ‘That was harsh.’ But I realized right away, ‘This is the world I’m in now.’”