Two years after her emotional Tokyo Olympics exit, US superstar Simone Biles made a spectacular and dramatic return to international gymnastics at the world championships on Sunday in a “once in a lifetime” performance. The 26-year-old successfully became the first female gymnast to execute a “Yurchenko double pike vault” now renamed “Biles II” during women’s...
The Namibia Gymnastics Federation’s recent recognition by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) does not make it the legitimate national governing body for the sport. This is according to Namibia Gymnastics’ executive president, Sonja Olivier. She said this yesterday in reaction to the FIG lifting its suspension of the NGF, recognising the Namibian organisation’s membership. Olivier’s...
Carla Geldenhuys, Peya Kashaka, and Emilia Ekandjo emerged victorious in the pre-junior, junior, and senior divisions respectively at the 2nd Qualifying Rhythmic Gymnastics competition. The event was jointly hosted by Elite Rhythmic Gymnastics and Parkies Rhythmic Gymnastics, with participation from ten clubs nationwide. The competition took place over the weekend at Windhoek Showgrounds in the...