Tag: sport
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‘This can be me’: Black participation rising in gymnastics
The success of Olympic gymnastics champions Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles has created a spike in interest in the sport in Black communities. Read Full Article
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‘This can be me’: The face of gymnastics in US is changing, with more Black athletes participating
The success of Olympic gymnastics champions Gabby Douglas and Simone Biles has created a spike in interest in the sport in Black communities. Read Full Article
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Tokyo Olympic Games: Black Participation Rising In Gymnastics
U.S. gymnasts like Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas are motivating Black women to join a sport long dominated by white athletes. Read Full Article
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Black gymnasts on rise in sport
There’s a phenomenon that happens every time Simone Biles appears on a screen inside Power Moves Gymnastics & Fitness. Read Full Article
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St. Paul gymnast shines with family support at U.S. Championships
“She’s the first Hmong-American to go this far in the sport.” Over the weekend, the 18-year-old from St. Paul put on quite a show at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, coming in first in the uneven … Read Full Article
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Boys’ volleyball proposal coming up for key MSHSL vote on Tuesday
” ‘I would be dominating on the court.’ ” The court being the volleyball court, where Thao is a setter/right-side hitter for the Roseville boys’ club team. “It’s a family sport,” he said. “I’ve been … Read Full Article
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Boys’ volleyball, and its inclusionary power, gaining support for MSHSL sanctioning
” ‘I would be dominating on the court.’ ” The court being the volleyball court, where Thao is a setter/right-side hitter for the Roseville boys’ club team. “It’s a family sport,” he said. “I’ve been … Read Full Article
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New sport athletes: Prep football, volleyball players using this fall to try new sports, or reconnect with old ones
Lili Hobday played soccer up until eighth grade, when she had to choose between fall sports: soccer or volleyball? She has played for Humboldt’s volleyball team ever since. “I’ve always kind of … Read Full Article
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Clovis three-sport student-athlete Julia Hardwick wins B’nai B’rith award
Three-sport athlete Julia Hardwick of Clovis High is the winner of the 69th B’nai B’rith scholar-athlete award. Hardwick and 15 other Fresno-area student-athletes were honored Monday. “Honestly … Read Full Article
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Bigger, better and on budget, St. Paul’s newest rec center opens in Frogtown
For now, there’s a full-sized indoor basketball court that can be converted for various uses, along with a court for Kato, a sport popular in the Hmong community. The Frogtown neighborhood is one of … Read Full Article
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Ramsey County thinks big as it reimagines Battle Creek
They’re also conducting an online survey. There’s an inkling the community may be interested in new types of playing courts and facilities to accommodate tuj lub, a traditional Hmong sport pronounced … Read Full Article
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‘It’s Been Very Surreal’: Minn. Boys High School Volleyball Celebrates 2 Years
Most of his team comes from the Hmong community. This day represents opportunity. “This is a big sport in the Hmong community. We all have tournaments all around us and we never really got to … Read Full Article
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‘It’s Been Very Surreal’: MN Boys High School Volleyball Celebrates 2 Years
Most of his team comes from the Hmong community. This day represents opportunity. “This is a big sport in the Hmong community. We all have tournaments all around us and we never really got to … Read Full Article