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MIES (Switzerland) - If Spock - the character in sci fi series Star Trek - had a favorite team in the Basketball Champions League, it would unquestionably be Falco-Vulcano Szombathely, and not just because of the Vulcan part of their name.
When any champion of logic, and that includes us earthlings too, watches Milos Konakov's team play, they are left with the overriding sensation that everything about them is just so logical. Not only that, but their logic is so strong that you are also left wondering if the 2024-25 iteration of the team is their best ever.
Let's jump straight into some film from their 78-71 win over Pallacanestro Reggiana on Wednesday. Before you press play on this clip below, I want you to pay close attention to #6, Akos Keller.
He's the only player who doesn't touch the ball, but at the same time he's the main catalyst powering the play. Also, if Keller is the catalyst, then undoubtedly Zoltan Perl is the lever controlling the throttle - we will explain both of those statements later.
The play starts with Keller screening for Perl to catch the ball on the wing. The ball then moves to the top of the key into the hands of Marcell Pongo, who waits for Keller to set the ball screen.
Reggiana trap the ball screen so Keller slips out quickly on the roll. That, in turn, forces a rotation from the weak side corner to cover the roller.
Instead of forcing the pass to Keller, Pongo reads it perfectly and skips the pass straight to a wide-open Kristof Bognor in the corner.
Now watch Keller again. If you hadn't noticed it on the first watch, the defensive rotations left Bognor with a smaller defender switched onto him, which is why he dribbles into post-up.
Knowing that his man would stay in the paint to help the post mismatch, Keller has a free hit to set a flare screen for Perl to receive the kick out pass. Perl being the best player on the court demands more defensive rotation, and two extra passes later, the ball is in the hands of Trey Diggs who knocks down the shot.
It really is a fantastically executed team possession.
You could probably argue that Pongo making the assist and Diggs knocking down the shot were the key cogs in the machine of that play, but the logic that each player on this team uses to understand exactly what the other will do next, dictates that you always need to pay attention to the action before the final pass.
But why is Perl the lever on the throttle for those actions?
The Hungarian wing is undoubtedly one of the best offensive players in the BCL. If you try to defend him 1v1, or allow him to get out into the open court, chances are that he's going to create advantages and either make easy shots for his teammates, or score himself.
Quite often that leads to double teams and traps to get the ball out of Perl's hands. Unfortunately for teams trying to pick up wins against this Falco team, those traps and doubles only add fuel to the flames for the entire team.
In every single one of those clips above, Perl draws the double, and then as soon as he moves the ball on, his teammates spark into life.
Every player on this roster is well-suited to playing without the ball and sending doubles at Perl only serves to make this team play better basketball.
And that's not to say that the double team will always work to stop Perl either. In these last two clips, the game is on the line and Perl knows that he can't pass up the responsibility. He's so crafty in the pick-and-roll that he can manipulate the screener's defender to leave the double team early or even force him out of position to double up on him at all.
It's not all a one-man band either. Nikola Popovic has been an excellent addition to the roster this season and his averages of 11 points and 4.5 assists over the first two games are a testament to that.
Trey Diggs is shooting 48 percent from behind the arc across all competitions, Marvin Clark is back again for a second stint in Hungary crashing the offensive glass, as is Kristof Bognar, and the core of the team, Benedek Varadi, Matt Tiby, Akos Kelller, and Marcell Pongo all fit their roles perfectly, acting as extensions of the coaching staff on the floor.
Milos Konakov certainly deserves a lot of credit for the way his team has bolted out of the gates with two wins from two so far. They also did that in Season 7 of the BCL when they went on to reach the Round of 16.
Do they have what it takes to go even further than they did in 2022? We will have a better idea on October 30, after the first clash of their upcoming doubleheader with Rytas Vilnius.
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Vienna/Szombathely/Graz (ptp007/21.04.2025/16:50) The Szombathely Art Hall becomes the center of contemporary art in Hungary with the exhibition "Save the Workflow". Organized by Raimund Seidl of the renowned Artfactory Graz, this international showcase unites the works of 38 artists, including an impressive 25 Styrian artists, presenting Austrian creativity and versatility.
Located in the vibrant city of Szombathely, the exhibition impressively demonstrates how art can transcend borders. From unique compositions to avant-garde installations, the works invite reflection on the environment, society, and the art of modern life. Honorary Consul Rudi Roth describes the exhibition as one of the most significant in the field of contemporary art in Hungary in 2025. Such a statement underscores the importance and impact of this cultural initiative.
The exhibition's significance for youth was particularly highlighted: Andrea Csaplaros, the museum director, emphasizes the high artistic quality of the works and their potential to inspire younger generations. With 10,000 young visitors annually, "Save the World" is not only a visual journey but also an educational experience that fosters creativity and critical thinking.
A particularly impressive contribution was made by artist Arthena Maxx, whose three large-scale artworks and fascinating sculptures captivated viewers. Her works symbolize the diverse world of art and lend the exhibition exceptional brilliance.
Other highlights include contributions from MaLo and the Firefox, bringing fresh energy to the exhibition and symbolizing the "Tiger" as a central theme of life and art.
"Save the World" is undoubtedly a must-see exhibition that celebrates art in its diversity and explores the intersection of creativity, technology, and society. This event not only strengthens the position of the Szombathely Art Hall but also emphasizes the importance of art as a unifying element in a dynamic, international world.
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Falco Szombathely close Round of 16 with winsOn the final day of the Round of 16
teams in Group I were still playing for Quarter-Finals spots up for grabs
as the two teams through to the elite eight were already known
MIES (Switzerland) - On the final day of the Round of 16
Lenovo Tenerife and SIG Strasbourg had already locked up their spots in the next round
so the game between the two of them could have been viewed as a tune-up to get ready for the next round
Tenerife finished the Round of 16 as the only undefeated team at 6-0 after a 71-66 victory over Strasbourg
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Tenerife have now won their last seven games in the Basketball Champions League
their longest winning streak in the competition since they won seven in a row between October – December 2019
After Strasbourg took a 58-54 lead with 5:58 left in the fourth quarter
Tenerife went on a 17-8 run to close the game out
with Marcelinho Huertas scoring 8 of those points during the run
Huertas and Bruno Fitipaldo both scored 12 points each and combined to shoot 7-of-14 from the field
while Fitipaldo and Giorgi Shermadini combined for 22 of the team's 37 points from the bench
"We had the chance to share minutes with many players and we did it," said Tenerife head coach Txus Vidoretta
we tried as always to win the game and we did a very good job in the last five minutes
4-2 in the [regular season] group and 2-1 in the Play-In
Both Tenerife and Strasbourg now await their opponent which will be determined at the Quarter-Finals draw on Friday
Tenerife will get home-court advantage in their upcoming best-of-three series
Neither Falco Szombathely nor Rytas Vilnius could advance to the Quarter-Finals from Group L, but they were still looking to close their respective BCL seasons on a high note, and Szombathely were the ones to do so thanks to an 86-81 win, their first one in the Round of 16.
Szombathely finished this round 1-5 and Rytas capped off their group play at 2-4.
Zoltan Perl led all scorers with 25 points along with 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals, while Benedek Varadi almost recorded a triple-double with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists.
Perl has now scored 165 points off the bench, the most by any player in the BCL this season.
"I think with this game, we finished a successful BCL season," said Perl. "We can be proud of this and thank you for the fans for always supporting us in every game. It doesn't matter if we play at home or away. They were always with us."
Hungarian Minister for Construction and Transport János Lázár revealed plans to construct a four-lane motorway stretching 40 kilometres to connect Szombathely with Körmend and Kőszeg by the decade’s end. During a joint press conference with Szombathely mayor András Nemény, Lázár outlined the details of this transformative infrastructure project, emphasizing the government’s commitment to regional development.
Lázár confirmed that the project’s construction plans, which carry a price tag of 5 billion forints, will be finalized by December this year. The necessary environmental permits are already in place, and the government has allocated 500 million forints this year and 1.5 billion forints next year for acquiring land needed for construction.
While acknowledging the significant challenge of securing the 200 billion forints required for the project, Lázár expressed confidence in the government’s ability to find solutions, stating: ‘We have ideas, and the government remains committed to moving forward.’
The government is open to a cooperative model for additional projects, such as the western bypass of Szombathely. This bypass, Lázár noted, would form part of the initial segment of the M87 motorway leading to Kőszeg.
Lázár highlighted the potential for industrial growth alongside the infrastructure upgrades. Szombathely boasts a 290–300 hectare industrial park near the proposed M87 motorway route—a rare asset in Hungary. The government aims to foster stronger ties between this industrial park and the Győr–Sopron–Ebenfurti Railways company (GYSEV), envisioning a logistics hub to complement existing successful collaborations in the region.
The minister also announced a significant expansion of GYSEV’s railway services in Vas, Győr–Moson–Sopron, and Veszprém counties. GYSEV will take over from MÁV in managing regional rail transport, promising high-quality service improvements.
Reflecting on past achievements, Lázár praised the government’s efforts in connecting Szombathely to the M1 motorway, a project that cost 192 billion forints. He attributed its success to the persistent lobbying of local Fidesz representatives, including MP Csaba Hende.
Mayor András Nemény emphasized the importance of maintaining cooperation with the government to ensure the realization of development plans despite economic challenges. ‘We want a city where jobs are secure, where residents can plan their futures, and where it’s worth living and raising families,’ Nemény said. He also stressed the need for Szombathely to become greener, more sustainable, and safer.
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Telekom Baskets Bonn and Bertram Derthona Basket avoided upsets at home in close games
while Rytas Vilnius picked up an overtime road win
La Laguna Tenerife were the only ones on cruise control on Wednesday
The champions of Hungary had a capacity crowd behind them
trying to defeat Rytas Vilnius and stay in the hunt for the top spot in Group F
both teams ended up wishing they had sealed the deal before overtime
That's because the Lithuanian champions had a 5-point lead and a fast-break late in the fourth
only to watch Zoltan Perl lead another comeback by the hosts
It was Perl who had the ball in his hands on Falco's final possession
but his lefty runner did not fall as time expired
meaning we were headed to overtime at 68-all
It was a one-way street in the extra five minutes
His five quick points opened up the gap needed for Rytas to run away and claim that 3-1 record
with a tiebreaker over Falco-Vulcano Szombathely
while Steven Enoch had 18 points and 10 rebounds
Gytis Radzevicius also picked up a double-double with 16 and 10
while Savion Flagg ended with 13 points to his name
Perl had another game with 20+ off the bench for Szombathely
They had a 12-point lead late in the third quarter
"We understood that in our away games we cannot play fancy
we just need to play together and as simply as possible
we started to move the ball and changed something defensively which helped us get some big stops and win the game," coach Giedrius Zibenas explained afterwards
Pallacanestro Reggiana
Rytas Vilnius
Falco-Vulcano Szombathely
WKS Slask Wroclaw
There was another comeback from 12 points down on Wednesday
VEF Riga stormed to a double digit lead in the first quarter
but coach Dragan Sakota used all of his experience to guide the yellow team towards a win through team effort
just enough to keep VEF at bay any time they thought they could complicate things in the second half
while Nahiem Alleyne had 11 - all three of them came off the bench
The only starter in double figures was Hunter Hale
Issuf Sanon was once again Riga's best player
7 rebounds and 4 assists were in a losing effort
of an underdog that claims a double-digit lead on the road
but the 2023 champions knew it's a long game
Bonn took the lead for the first time midway through the third quarter
and even though the Israelis refused to go away
Bonn found different solutions to keep them a step or two behind the rest of the way
Angelo Allegri backed his defender deep under the rim to get the righty finish for the lead
and Till Pape dropped Drew Crafword a possession later to make it 78-74
just enough for a calm finish to the game for the magenta team
Darius McGhee and Phlandrous Fleming Jr had 14 points each
while Pape finished with 12 and Allegri with 10
but their 7-of-34 shooting from beyond the arc was not enough to pull off an upset on the road
Telekom Baskets Bonn
AEK Betsson BC
Maccabi Ramat-Gan
VEF Riga
Another game that followed the same narrative played out in Italy
Benfica were winless heading into this one
it was the Portuguese champs who were better for 27 minutes of the game
That's how long they were up on their hosts
and looked to steal a huge win on the road with a 68-65 lead as they entered the final five minutes
with Arturs Strautins fueling a perfectly timed 11-0 Derthona run
enough to take the lead and avoid any kind of drama in the closing minutes
as they had four men with 10 or more points
playing their best game of the season so far
The only blowout game of the day was the one in the Canary Islands
It felt like David Kramer could do no wrong on the day
as the German shooter played the best game of his BCL career
Kramer knocked down 8-of-11 three-pointers
The entire SQBB team shot just 6-of-23 from three-point range
All 12 players scored for coach Txus Vidorreta
and dished out 24 assists on 30 field goals
Dominik Olejniczak was the closest one with 9 points and 7 rebounds
while Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball still have a chance of catching Karsiyaka in the second spot
They will have to win both of their remaining games
including a win by 11 or more over Karsiyaka
La Laguna Tenerife
Karsiyaka
Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball
Kolossos H Hotels
Szombathely get standing ovations at home4 min to readReviewRytas Vilnius players saluting their fans following Wednesday's victoryThe champions of Lithuania and Hungary enjoyed big wins in front of packed stands ahead of their upcoming doubleheader in Group F
while La Laguna Tenerife and NINERS Chemnitz were also successful on Wednesday
MIES (Switzerland) - The third week of action in the Basketball Champions League concluded on Wednesday night
with La Laguna Tenerife and Falco-Vulcano Szombathely joining the list of 2-0 teams
For just the second time in their BCL history
the Hungarian champions have opened up a Regular Season campaign on a 2-0 record
Pallacanestro Reggiana appeared like they could edge the hosts in a close game
but their fate was the same as that of many other teams in Hungary before them
It was a 1-point game with two minutes to play
but Marvin Clark and Nikola Popovic had back-to-back gigantic dunks to put some daylight between the two teams
and get the crowd on their feet in Szombathely
That set the stage for Zoltan Perl to do what he does best
Szombathely's proudest son delivered a big jumper to seal the deal
and scored eight of his 20 points in the closing three minutes
while also providing the assist for the aforementioned Popovic dunk
Perl now has a total of nine BCL games scoring 20 points or more off the bench
He has already taken the record for most career bench points in this competition
he is definitely a frontrunner in the MVP Race
Kristof Bognar and Matt Tiby had 10 each for coach Milos Konakov
The 19-year-old Mouhamed Faye was Reggiana's best player
The next mission for Perl and Falco-Vulcano Szombathely is one of the toughest possible in all of Europe
almost certainly in front of a capacity crowd
Slask can tell them a thing or two on how hard it is to play there
as they were on the wrong end of a blow out on Wednesday
with Rytas claiming the lead after just 15 seconds of action and never looking back the rest of the night
Gytis Radzevicius had a monster game with 23 points and 9 rebounds
earning himself an efficiency rating of 30
Jayvon Graves and RJ Cole combined for 33 points
Graves also getting 7 rebounds and 5 assists
but their next two games offer them two chances of handing the group leaders from Hungary the first defeat of the season
a Basketball Champions League game was played in Rhodes
but La Laguna Tenerife were keen on sending a message on who's the best island team of this competition
The Canary Islands club stifled Kolossos en route to what was a milestone 60th BCL win for Giorgi Shermadini
The Georgian center became the fifth player to get to 60 wins in the competition
Aaron Doornekamp (63) and Marcelinho Huertas (61)
Shermadini had 17 points on 8-of-9 shooting from the field
Fitipaldo following his lead with 13 points and 5 assists
Andrew Goudelock had 10 points for the hosts
NINERS Chemnitz 103-75 SL BenficaThe newcomers from Germany got off the mark with a dominant win over the Portuguese champions. Chemnitz put up 32 points in the first quarter and opened up a 15-point lead, not allowing Benfica to get into single digits for the remaining 30 minutes of the game.
Nine different players scored for coach Rodrigo Pastore, led by Victor Bailey Jr's 22 points in just 23 minutes of work, knocking down 4-of-6 three-pointers.
Chemnitz as a team were on point from beyond the arc, knocking down 15-of-29 shots from that distance.
Tyler Stone was Benfica's best player on the day, scoring 17 of his 28 points in the first half, but they are down at 0-2 with a pair of games against the 2-0 Derthona coming up for them.
we had the third confirmed team qualified for the 9th edition of the Basketball Champions League Round of 16
while Wednesday was only about condemnations rather than celebrations: both WKS Slask Wroclaw and Kolossos H Hotels will finish last in their groups
WKS Slask Wroclaw had only one goal in mind: to win by 10+ points against Falco-Vulcano Szombathely after losing 84-75 in Poland back on Gameday 1
For more than 20 minutes during Wednesday's game
the Polish team thought they could have been successful in their task
leading by 16 points (51-35) with 7:25 minutes to play in the third quarter
the yellow-and-black team answered back and reduced the gap to seven points (74-67)
keeping the opponents out of contention for a spot in the Play-Ins
especially at the moment when we were underwater
I think in the end we deserved to make it to the Play-Ins," Falco's head coach Milos Konakov said
Ajdin Penava never scored less than 10 points this BCL campaign
except for the reverse fixture at home against Falco
leading with 18 points on 3-of-4 shooting from deep
Aleksandar Joncevski's team shot very well from downtown with 9-of-19 three-pointers made
The Hungarian side's difficult night became even worse as Zoltan Perl couldn't keep up with his 20-point stretch that had lasted for five consecutive games already
He only had 15 on a solid two-point shooting night at 58.3 percent
Falco is certain to continue their path in the Play-Ins - and can also finish in 2nd with a win in Italy on Week 10
Both Rytas Vilnius and Pallacanestro Reggiana could still win the group
Falco-Vulcano Szombathely (1)
An even tougher challenge was awaiting Kolossos H Hotels in Rhodes' Kallithea Indoor Hall
as the Greek team needed to win over Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball to avoid elimination
but also win by more than 30 points to get the tiebreaker
losing their fifth consecutive game in the BCL
sitting alone at the bottom of the table in Group C
Nolan Traore showed why he is the guy to watch with no hesitation attacking the rim on several occasions against the Greek team
When Kolossos came to within five points in the final quarter
Traore responded with six straight points and an assist to send the margin back to double digits
The 2006-born point guard had an astonishing Basketball Champions League debut with 27 points in the first win over Kolossos in Week 1
He was a factor off the bench for Julien Mahe's team
just like the highest scorer Jerome Robinson
Saint-Quentin had 59 of their final 86 points from non-starters
but also because of the quality of Kolossos
They were able to make some very good plays and hit some important shots
but we found a win for us which also means we qualify for the Play-Ins which is a good achievement for our club
because you know we are newcomers in this competition," coach Mahe explained after the game
leading for only 40 seconds on Wednesday in front of their fans
who were still pleased by Andrew Goudelock's vintage 23-point night over 9-of-14 from the field
La Laguna Tenerife (1)
Karsiyaka (2)
Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball (2)
By Railway Gazette International2024-12-19T13:00:00+00:00
HUNGARY: The Ministry of Construction & Transport aims to increase cross-border railway group GySEV’s role in the operation of public transport in western Hungary in 2025, it told Railway Gazette International on December 18
The statement was a reaction to local media reports about a plan for GySEV to take over operation of services on 800 km of the network in western Hungary from national operator MÁV-Start by the end of May
‘A specific decision [about the takeover] has not yet been made
but our goal is indeed to have GySEV participate in the operation of public transport in western Hungary to a greater extent in 2025 than it does now’
the Hungarian government purchased construction company Strabag’s 6·1% share in GySEV
bringing the Hungarian state’s shares up to 71·8%
The Austrian state holds the remaining 28·2% of the company shares
the Hungarian state in practice gained access to two railway companies
We consider the coordination of the operations of the two railway companies not only an opportunity
but also an obligation and a responsible strategy’
The routes being considered for a possible transfer are:
GySEV was established in 1872 at the time of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
It maintains and operates 439 route-km in Hungary
and owns 70 route-km in Austria where it is branded Raaberbahn
HUNGARY: Minister of Construction & Transport János Lázár announced a series of structural changes and improvements to railway services in Hungary at a press conference held in Budapest on January 8
Lázár said that ‘in line with the Hungarian government’s conscious strategy’ to increase cross-border railway ..
HUNGARY: Hungarian logistics company Waberer’s International signed an agreement on December 23 to acquire a 62·5% stake in Hungarian-Austrian rail freight company GySEV Cargo
which had held 100% of shares prior the acquisition
Closing of the transaction is expected by ..
HUNGARY: Hungarian-Austrian cross-border operator GySEV has signed a contract for Stadler to supply nine inter-city electric multiple-units with an option for four more
The EMUs are intended for use on the Sopron – Győr – Budapest and Szombathely – Győr – Budapest routes and would also ..
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has expanded its site in Szombathely with a logistics hall covering an area of 6,200 square metres and an office building of 2,200 square metres
and a conference centre suitable for hosting international events; recently
the Schaeffler European Works Council held its meeting here with 60 participants from 15 countries
They added that the logistics centre is equipped with state-of-the-art technology
featuring an easily accessible warehouse system with products that can be swiftly moved
CEO of Schaeffler Savaria Ltd Tibor Szigeti mentioned that they already operate two plants and two research and development centres
and have now inaugurated a strategically important logistics centre and office building
the first plant of Schaeffler’s Szombathely site has been continuously evolving
they expanded it with a 3,000-square-metre hall
including the construction of a bearing production unit
Following a greenfield investment worth more than 23.5 billion forints completed by September 2021
with 5 billion forint support from the Hungarian government
Schaeffler built a new 15,000-square-metre manufacturing hall in Szombathely
where components related to electromobility are produced
This development led to the creation of 200 new jobs
Schaeffler operates two factories in Hungary
they have a research and development centre in Vas County’s county seat
Employing nearly five thousand workers in Hungary
with over three thousand in Szombathely alone
Schaeffler stands as the largest employer in the region
Schaeffler Savaria Ltd achieved a net turnover of 333.944 billion forints in 2022
compared to 274.715 billion forints in the previous year
The international Schaeffler Group is a German family-owned company operating as an industrial and automotive supplier in over 50 countries
the group’s revenue reached 16.3 billion euros
marking a 5.8 per cent increase from the previous year
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Katelyn Jong and Levi Jung-Ruivivar will hit the international stage this weekend at the FIG World Challenge Cup in Szombathely
The trio will take on competitors from 26 countries with apparatus titles up for grabs
senior gymnasts Addison Fatta (Wrightsville
Texas/Metroplex Gymnastics) and Levi Jung-Ruivivar (Woodland Hills
Calif./Twin City Twisters) will hit the international stage this weekend at the FIG World Challenge Cup in Szombathely
Qualifications across all events are slated for Friday at Arena Savaria
Only two gymnasts per country may compete on any apparatus
The top-eight scorers on each event will advance to the final medal round
The women’s vault and uneven bars finals will be held Saturday with the balance beam and floor exercise finals to follow Sunday
Both finals sessions will get under way at 9 a.m
who is also set to take on the floor exercise field
Jung-Ruivivar will challenge for the uneven bars and floor titles
Jong captured the Junior Pan American Championships and Junior Pan American Games all-around titles
she and Jung-Ruivivar travelled to Germany as members of the gold-medal-winning U.S
Fatta was an alternate for the 2022 Pan American Championships Team in July and earned a top-ten all-around finish at last month’s OOFOS U.S
She will make her first international appearance Friday in Szombathely
Follow USA Gymnastics’ social media channels or visit the Hungarian Gymnastics Federation’s official website for updates throughout the weekend
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internationally in September with separate trios headed to the Paris and Szombathely World Challenge Cups
Ariz./Oregon State University) and Jordan Chiles (Spring
Texas/World Champions Centre) and 2022 U.S
all-around runner-up Shilese Jones (Auburn
Wash./Ascend Gymnastics Center) will join World medalists Brody Malone (Aragon
Ga./Stanford University) and Donnell Whittenburg (Baltimore
Md./Salto Gymnastics) in France September 24-25
Up-and-coming gymnasts Addison Fatta (Wrightsville
Calif./Twin City Twisters) are headed to Hungary for the Szombathely World Challenge Cup September 30 – October 2
All three have also been added to the Senior Women’s National Team
During routine verification at the ongoing Women’s National Team camp
Carey posted the two highest-scoring vaults with a 14.733 and 14.400 for a combined 14.567
Chiles topped the table on balance beam (13.600) and floor exercise (14.000)
and Jones led the way on uneven bars with a 14.766
With Jones only showing three of four apparatus
Fatta (52.465) and Jung-Ruivivar (52.532) posted the third-
fourth- and fifth-highest all-around scores behind Chiles (55.699) and Carey (54.298)
More information about the upcoming World Challenge Cups is available on the International Gymnastics Federation’s official website
World Championships team selection will take place at next month’s camp
the penultimate World Challenge Cup of the season in Szombathely
Hungary on 1-2 October provided an opportunity for gymnasts to get competition arena practice
the finals taking place Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 October in Szombathely
Fatta topped the vault standings and came third on uneven bars
the 2021 US junior champion won out on floor
and second on floor in the women's event
Krisztofer Meszaros narrowly beat Hungarian compatriot Krisztian Balazs
with a score of 14.166 to 14.133 to wrap up first place to the delight of the home fans
Bulgaria's Yordan Aleksandrov rounded out the top three (13.500)
the 2021 world all-around bronze medallist
won two titles – on floor and parallel bars – the latter of which he was undefeated on the World Cup circuit in the spring
Japan's men also looked strong with five medals in Hungary
courtesy of Hiramatsu Koga (third on floor and pommel horse)
Haruki Minori (second still rings and parallel bars) and Tanabe Soichiro (third still rings)
Israel's Tokyo 2020 Olympic floor champion
was unable to make the top three with fourth on floor and pommel horse his best results but will be aiming for a podium finish at the World Championship
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