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Acrobatic gymnasts head to international event
TL;DR
A group of young acrobatic gymnasts from the Cheltenham Academy of Acrobatic Gymnastics will compete in the Geneva International Acro Cup 2026 in Switzerland. This marks their first international competition, following months of training and fundraising efforts.
Key points
- CAAG will compete in the Geneva International Acro Cup 2026
- This is their first international competition
- The squad has been training since the beginning of the year
- They raised nearly £5,000 for the trip
- Members' ages range from seven to almost 17
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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."
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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.
Q&A
What is the Geneva International Acro Cup 2026?
The Geneva International Acro Cup 2026 is an international acrobatic gymnastics competition taking place in Switzerland.
How much money did CAAG raise for their trip?
The Cheltenham Academy of Acrobatic Gymnastics raised nearly £5,000 to fund their trip to the competition.
What age range do the members of CAAG's competition squad cover?
The members of CAAG's competition squad range in age from seven to almost 17 years old.
