Acrobatic gymnasts head to international event
The young squad will be competing against teams from Italy, France, Brazil and Switzerland.
Members of CAAG's competition squad range in age from seven to almost 17 [CAAG] A group of young acrobatic gymnasts are set to compete against teams from other countries for the first time. The Cheltenham Academy of Acrobatic Gymnastics (CAAG) will be performing in the Geneva International Acro Cup 2026, in Switzerland, which starts on Thursday. CAAG's competition squad has been training since the beginning of the year, and the club has also raised nearly £5,000 to fund the trip.
Coach Liv Mighten said: "They've practised very, very hard, they've all come in for extra one-to-one sessions and we can't wait to go. " More from Gloucestershire 'Ugly tarmac cowpats' could land council in court Investigation after police find man's body in ditch The unexpected region fuelling UK's American football rise Acrobatic gymnastics is based on teamwork and lifts and is usually performed by groups of two to four. Each team has gymnasts who carry out supporting roles, known as bases, balanced with smaller gymnasts who are called "tops" and who perform the aerial stunts.
CAAG will be performing against teams from Switzerland, Italy, France and Brazil. Their competition squad range in age from seven to almost 17. Team member Freya, 13, said: "It's really cool because we've never been able to do it before.
"It's going to be quick, tense, but really fun. " Alina, 10, who will also be competing, said: "I couldn't even do a cartwheel when I came here, but now I do front handsprings... I'm nervous but also excited.