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Young Acro-Gymnasts Soar to Team GB Elite
14 Mar
Summary
- Six young acrobatic gymnasts from King Edmund Gym Club were selected for Team GB.
- The gymnasts expressed joy and called the selection surreal after years of hard training.
- Acrobatic gymnastics is gaining popularity but is not currently an Olympic sport.
Six promising young athletes from King Edmund Gym Club in Yate have been selected to represent Team GB. This selection is a significant step toward competing in prestigious events such as world championships.
For gymnast Shayla, the news was 'surreal' after years of dedicated training, a sentiment echoed by Kian Hawks, who stated there is 'no bigger sense of pride' than being chosen for the national team.
Acrobatic gymnastics, a discipline involving choreographed routines with partners or groups performing lifts and balances, is experiencing a surge in popularity according to British Gymnastics. However, it is not currently part of the Olympic program.
Club manager Mark Thorne highlighted the achievement as recognition for the gymnasts, coaches, and the club, which has been expanding for over 40 years. The club's growth was notably boosted after a group from the club won Britain's Got Talent in 2010.
