The podium training in Jakarta aimed to provide a smooth final tune-up before the world’s best gymnasts hit the stage. Instead, it has become a talking point of its own. From unexpectedly rigid vaults and floors to depth-distorting white mats, equipment issues have disrupted routines and sparked safety concerns. And as competition looms, athletes are already voicing their frustrations.

On October 20, Planet of Gymnastics shared an Instagram update about the podium practice troubles that the gymnasts are currently facing in Jakarta. The caption of the post read , “It’s being reported that many gymnasts (men and women) were struggling with the equipment in Jakarta at podium training, particularly on vault and floor. Floor and vault are hard, as in more rigid, less give/bounce

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