Shoko Miyata- out for discipline violation?

[Passion]

What a way for Sugihara Aiko to become a 3x Olympian.

Someone was joking on weibo that maybe Sugihara was the person who reported her smoking.

 

[esta]

Wasn’t there an infamous interaction where Sacramone told Severino to stop blowing smoke in her face? 2006 worlds perhaps

Worlds after-party. Lic Sac bumped into Isabelle on the dance floor, knocking Isabelle’s purse open spilling out her pack of cigarettes.

 

[Kittentoes]

Didn't Korbut say she started smoking pretty young to stay slim?
I don't get it. I got my inhaler in my pocket right now, just in case the wind turns.

 

[RAFIKI]

What a way for Sugihara Aiko to become a 3x Olympian.

There are some reports that they won’t be using their reserve

Japanese gymnastics star Shoko Miyata sent home from Olympics for smoking

The captain of Japan’s Olympic women’s gymnastics team has been sent home from Europe after allegations she was caught smoking

www.theguardian.com

This article also mentions drinking alcohol.

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

There are some reports that they won’t be using their reserve

Saw those too. But there's no competition rule to prevent them swapping now, so if they weren't replacing her, it would be a choice. Surely not even Japan would have an internal rule that daft?

 

[IratePanda]

Apparently, the Japanese Gymnastics Association wants to use their reserve, but the Japanese Olympic Committee won't allow it.

 

[MaryClare]

Looks like the JGA have confirmed that no reserve will be drafted in.

 

[makam]

Looks like the JGA have confirmed that no reserve will be drafted in.

dang. I was rooting for sugihara.

 

[QuietColours]

That's just the definition of cutting off your nose to spite your face

 

[RedBirdie]

Absolutely insane that the JOC won't allow the use of Sigihara.

 

[QuietColours]

I've seen suggestions it's past the cutoff for substitutions for reasons other than injury/illness. That would have to be an internal JOC deadline, right?

 

[RedBirdie]

Yes. FIG allows substitutions up to 24 hours before competition begins (which means the IOC allows it)

 

[Passion]

I've seen suggestions it's past the cutoff for substitutions for reasons other than injury/illness. That would have to be an internal JOC deadline, right?

Yes, as far as the IOC is concerned you can replace a team member up until 24 hours before qualifications starts. That’s when the final lineup is due.

That’s over a week away so Japan is just engaging in fuckery for fuckery’s sake at this point.

 

[Seyonne]

Is it too late to bring Miyata back then?

 

[KorbutFan]

This article also mentions drinking alcohol.

I’m currently watching the 1989 Spanish Nationals and I find it funny that Baileys is one of the sponsors.

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

It'll be so wonderful if we end up with two unfilled WAG quota spots.

 

[FrolovasDoubleLayout]

Yes, so WONDERFUL indeed, especially since knowing that the former spot, not being filled by Brett (NZL) could have gone to Zoe Szekely whom the FIG royally &%#$ed over with the vault debacle. HUN could have been given the spot with the prevision, that even though they would have four athletes, they could not qualify a team (think TUR á la 202one).

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

Yes, so WONDERFUL indeed, especially since knowing that the former spot, not being filled by Brett (NZL) could have gone to Zoe Szekely whom the FIG royally &%#$ed over with the vault debacle. HUN could have been given the spot with the prevision, that even though they would have four athletes, they could not qualify a team (think TUR á la 202one).

Honestly, at this point I'd be fine with pretty much anything. They could pick two FIG licence holders at random and that would be less frustrating than two spots sitting unfilled.

 

[irichluck21]

That is insane that they won't be able to use their alternate.
Major fuck up on everyone.

Hopefully this is appealed and Sugihara gets to compete. They could really use her experience.

 

[Sasha]

What a weird-assed hill to die on.