[Bystander]

I have five daughters in competitive Gymnastics - they've all been in Gymnastics since around 2-3 years of age(oldest is now 15). I see their 'peers' in the neighborhood and there's no comparing physical fitness between them. It's been great for all of them - there have been injuries, but nothing that bad, so far.

Injuries happen - either get over it and go on, or curl up in a ball and put a cocoon around yourself. This guy had great intestinal fortitude coming back to the sport after those injuries - I commend him.

[bhoung]

I dunno why but this reminds me of trainspotting. But choose life, right. One could avoid any risk of injury through non-participation but it's a deceptive opt out.