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USA Gymnastics Is Entering a New Era Both on and Off the Floor as the US Championships Begin

NEW ORLEANS, AUG 6 – Simone Biles returns after a two-year break but ticket sales remain low with upper stadium sections closed, reflecting decreased fan enthusiasm, officials said.

  • The 2025 edition of the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships kicked off in New Orleans, marking the first time the city has hosted the event since 1995.
  • This event follows the 2024 Paris Olympics and reflects a transitional period marked by the absence of star athletes like Simone Biles.
  • USA Gymnastics competes with a younger, less experienced team while longtime CEO Li Li Leung announces she will step down at year-end.
  • Leung described her last update on the progress of the sport as a poignant moment, reflecting that she had achieved all her goals set when she assumed the position.
  • Lower ticket sales and closed upper sections at the venue illustrate challenges, but USA Gymnastics views this year as a rebuilding opportunity.
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USA Gymnastics is entering a new era both on and off the floor as the US championships begin

A new wave of gymnasts are ready to step into the spotlight at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships. The absence of superstars like Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee has opened the door for a large group of teenagers to take center stage as the organization begins to build toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic

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