Skip to main content

Bruno Grandi Calls for (Another) Code Overhaul

 Following the World Championships in Nanning, China, International Gymnastics Federation President, Bruno Grandi is calling for an(other) overhaul of the current code of points.



In an article from the China Post, Grandi explained his goal is to keep the "artistry" in gymnastics. He expressed concerns that the code has put too much emphasis on difficulty  rather than clean execution. He stated that it has become too much acrobatic elements and "not too much artistry."

“At this moment, we have noted that the difficulty increased too much. Very very much. And the execution of the athlete doesn't follow the same criteria. We need to change the mentality,” Grandi said.
 His suggestion is a more "mathematical", and his "math" involves cutting the D-score in half.  This wouldn't be an overnight change. He is pushing for the code to be revised for the 2017-2020 quad going into the Tokyo Games.

The current code of points has been in place since 2006. A complete code overhaul was implemented after scandal at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. American gymnast Paul Hamm was awarded the gold medal, but the bronze medalist, Yang Tae-Young was given a 9.9 start value on a vault that should have been rated out of a 10.0. He inquired about his score, but the inquiry was rejected.

Read more: World gymnastics chief makes call for artistry, not acrobatics

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Elise Ray Officially Named Washington Head Coach

Elise Ray, 2000 Olympic Bronze Medalist,  US National Champion, NCAA champion, has been named the head coach at the University of Washington's gymnastics program, following the retirement of longtime head coach, Joanne Bowers.

Peyton Ernst Transfers to Alabama

 Peyton Ernst announced that she's transferred to the University of Alabama to complete her education and to continue her college gymnastics career.

Kyla Ross Out of Worlds Selection

Kyla Ross has ended her bid for a  spot on a third world championship team and withdrawn from worlds selection camp for the world championships in Glasgow, Great Britain. USA Gymnastics released a statement earlier today confirming Kyla's withdrawal from the selection camp, which starts Oct. 6th.