Carisa Laughon, the Program Director of Sports Acrobatics (USA Gymnastics) informs, that the United States will not be sending a delegation to this year’s Acro Cup Albershausen (at the end of April). 'With the uncertain world situation and possible war, our athletes are hesitant to travel outside of the country. In addition, our federation’s President has instructed that no international travel be permitted at all if war begins with Iraq', so Carisa Laughon wrote.

The German aspirants for the coming European Championships this year in Zelona Gora (Poland) started their training camp in Pfungstadt/Germany. At the beginning of this course all participants signed the 'APPEL for PEACE' and stand up for peacefull answers of worldwide conflicts!
The German President of Sportsgymnastics, Mr. Kurt BECKER - just arrived from the USA (session of technical committee) - said at the opening, that more and more people also in USA advocate for peacefull ways. >>...