19. September 2005  
Yokohama / Japan  
Artistic Gymnastics

USA and China dominated Juniors Internationals in Yokohama

LIANG, Mingshen (CHN)
AA-around winner

INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR COMPETITION

Alltogether 33 participants from 10 different countries took part at the important 'International Junior Gymnastics Competition' in Yokohama (JPN) Japan.

Winner of the all-around competition of male juniors was the national Chinese AA-champion Liang, Mingsheng.
He bet the Japanese Tatsuki Nakashima from the Japanese host and the Ukrainian Andrei Issaev.

Women's individuel champion is Natasha Kelley (USA), 2nd placed is her teammate Binaca Flohr, followed by 3rd place Sandra Izbasa from Romania.....
International Junior Gymnastics Competition - Yokohama/JPN, Sep 18 - 19 -
Reported by Takako KOBAYASHI
On 18th September 33 gymnasts from 10 countries (Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Korea, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, USA included Japan gathered for this competiton.
Men's indivisual champion is Mingshen LIANG (CHN), 2nd place is Tatsuki NAKASHIMA (JPN) and 3rd place is Andrei ISAYEV(UKR).
The Japanese Tatsuki NAKASHIMA was same place in All Japan Junior Championships last month and he is also East Assia Junior Champion. Also the Cinese Mingshen LIANG (CHN) will be good rival near future in Asia. However, both of them must be consolidating more about technical value before becoming senior.

LIANG, Mingshen (CHN)-
AA winner

All of Andriy ISAYEV's exercises are stabile and dynamic. He was the best gymnast from Europe, followed by the German gymnast from Cottbus, Philipp BOY, ranked on fifth place.

* Men's Indivisual results
1. Mingshen Liang (CHN) 53,400
 2. Tatsuki Nakashima (JPN) 52,925
3. Andrei Isayev (UKR) 52,550

4. Kyouichi Watanabe (JPN) 52,300
5. Philipp Boy (GER) 52,100
6. Seung Tai Lee (USA) 51,700
7. Thomas Taranu (GER) 51,300
8. Jin Sung Choi (KOR) 50,325
9. Kyson Bunthuwong (USA) 49,975
10. Hamilton Sabot (FRA) 49,950

>> Detailed AA-Results

APPARATUS FINALS
* Floor Exercises
1.Tatsuki NAKASHIMA (JPN):9.075
2.Andriy ISAYAV (UKR):8.825
3.Kyouichi WATANABE (JPN):8.800

* Pommel Horse
 1.Andriy ISAYAV) UKR):9.100
2.Philipp BOY (GER):8.850
3.Alex Andei URSACHE (ROM):8.650

* Still Rings
 1.Andriy ISAYAV (UKR):9.300
2.Seung Tai LEE (USA):9.275
3.Mingshen LIANG (CHN):9.200
* Vault
 1.Jin Sung CHOI (KOR):9.375
2.Tatsuki NAKASHIMA (JPN):9.325
3.Mingshen LIANG (CHN):9.300

* Parallel Bars
 1.Mingshen LIANG (CHN):9.600
2.Tatsuki NAKASHIMA (JPN):9.500
3.Kyouichi WATANABE (JPN):8.800

* High Bar
 1.Kyouichi WATANABE (JPN):9.500
2.Tatsuki NAKASHIMA (JPN):9.200
3.Hamilton SABOT (FRA):9.100
>> Detailed Final Results
Women's individual champion is Natasha KELLEY (USA)
On 2nd place came her teammate Binaca FLOHR (USA) and on 3rd Sandra Raluca IZBASA (ROM).
Two American are powerful and their exercises are very sovereign . But if IZBASA didn't mistake result should bea little bit changed....
Also the German gymnasts were under the top ten, like Marie HINDERMANN (7th) and Anja BRINKER (9th.
The German coach Mr. Dieter KOCH said: 'It is good result for for German gymnasts, because it is the first time entry International Junior Competition just like this. And all of them entry final - ... It's great.'
Report & Photos by GYMmedia correspondent Takako Kobayashi

Natasha KELLEY (USA)-
AA winner

* Women's Indivisual Results

1. Natasha Kelley (USA) 37,250
2. Bianca Flohr (USA) 37,150
3. Sandra Raluca Izbasa (ROM) 36,450

4. Yuhong Hu (CHN) 36,300
5. Chloe Sims (AUS) 35,850
6. Momoko Ozawa (JPN) 35,400
7. Marie Hindermann (GER) 35,075
8. Daria Joura (AUS) 34,900
9. Anja Brinker (GER) 34.500
10. Yu Minobe (JPN) 34,325
>> Detailed AA-Results

APPARATUS FINALS
* Vault
1.Sandra Raluca IZBAS (ROM):9.300
2.Natasha KELLEY (USA):9.275
3.Bianca FLOHR (USA):9.175

* Uneven Bars
 1.Bianca FLOHR (USA):9.475
2.Natasha KELLEY (USA):9.350
3.Yuhong HU (CHN):9.175

* Balance Beam
 1.Natasha KELLEY (USA):9.550
2.Bianca FLOHR (USA):9.450
3.Chloe SIMS (AUS):9.225

* Floor Exercises
 1.Sandra Raluca IZBAS (ROM):9.550
2.Natasha KELLEY (USA):9.475
3.Bianca FLOHR (USA):9.400
>> DetailedFinal Results

Report and Photos by GYMmedia correspondentTakako Kobayashi