Yama Hara Gymnastics Club achieve success at a national competition
SLIGO’S Yama Hara Gymnastics Club had a wonderful weekend at the recent Gymnastics Ireland GymSTART floor and vault competition that took place at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena in Blanchardstown.
Yama Hara members excelled at this national event – the Sligo group of 47 gymnasts brought 22 medals back to Sligo. This haul included 11 individual gold medals, six silver and five bronze. The progressive club also won bronze in the overall team section.
There were over 900 competitors from gymnastics clubs all over Ireland at the Dublin venue for the GymSTART floor and vault competition.
“The [Yama Hara Gymnastics Club] members left an enduring mark on the competition and demonstrated their exceptional skills and commitment to the sport,” said a statement from the club.
“Their hard work and dedication paid off as they clinched an impressive number of medals across various categories.”
“Additionally, they achieved three fourth places, two fifth places and five sixth places, further cementing their reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the [national] gymnastics arena.”
The statement added: “The success of Yama Hara Gymnastics Club is a testament to the club’s commitment to excellence and the extraordinary
MEDAL WINNER: Emily Masterson,
of Yama Hara Gymnastics Club.
Gymnast Ruby McLynn, a silver medallist, and one of her coaches, Ruth Kennedy.
talents of its gymnasts.”
Yama Hara Gymnastics Club coaches Blathnaid Quinn, Sharon Melly, Ruth Kennedy and Clare Johnson were delighted at the club’s achievements last month, hailing the dedication, hard work and team spirit exuded by club members at the GymSTART floor and vault competition.
Quinn said: “It is truly remarkable to witness the hard work and talent of our gymnasts, and how that translated into such outstanding results.
“They have shown incredible determination and skill – we couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of them.”
Yama Hara Gymnastics Club is based at the Cleveragh Industrial Estate in Sligo town.