Amid Men’s Gymnastics’ Rising Struggle in NCAA, Oklahoma State Unveils $12 Million Renovation

Back in 1981, there were 59 Division I men’s gymnastics programs under the NCAA. Forty-four years later, only 12 remain, a staggering 79.6% collapse. If that decline wasn’t alarming enough, Ohio State University deepened the crisis last year by cutting athletic scholarships for men’s gymnastics. But amid the sport’s downward collegiate spiral, Oklahoma State University has finally delivered a rare bright spot for male gymnasts.

Oklahoma State University just unveiled the newly renovated Sam Viersen Gymnastics Center, a true state-of-the-art complex for men’s gymnastics, which cost $12 million. Aesthetically, the renovation hits the mark. The red-maroon and white color palette blends seamlessly throughout the gym, giving it a striking and modern look, with a brand-new entry lobby and a new