Gymnastics almost as dangerous as rugby, says report - The Times 15th April 2008

Gymnastics is almost as dangerous as rugby, with thousands of children suffering injuries each year, a new report indicates. Figures seen by The Times suggest that nearly the same ratio of young gymnasts end up needing medical treatment as players of aggressive contact sports. This is mirrored by American research showing that injuries from gymnastics are as common as those caused by football and ice hockey.

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