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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