Local gymnasts heading to Israel

Posted at: 07/09/2013 5:46 PM
By: Chris Onorato

Once they're asked what they did on their summer vacation, two local gymnasts should have quite a story to tell. The 16 year olds will be among nine thousand athletes from 71 countries in Israel for the Maccabiah Games. Anna Weiskopf explains, "It's like the Jewish olympics. You get to compete with all of the Jews all around the world and you get to be with people similar to your heritage and it's just gonna be fun."

Anna Weiskopf and Meghan Webb both qualified for the games last year. Tomorrow, they head to Israel. But because of an injury, Meghan won't be able to compete. "It was disappointing, I thought I wouldn't be able to go, but when I got to go and after talking with all my friends, they really wanted me to go and it's still going to be really fun."

Competing or not, both say it's the experience they're going for. Anna says she's looking forward to meeting new people from all over the world. Meghan says she's looking forward to the Dead Sea and being able to float in it. A national coach will guide the team into competition, but Anna will have the benefit of having a familiar face too. Ami Sabari, who coaches the girls at World Class Gymnastics Academy in Latham, is from Israel and will make the trip with them.

The girls leave Wednesday. The opening ceremony is July 18.

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Source: http://wnyt.com/article/stories/s3092895.shtml?cat=300

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