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Japanese Gymnasts' Impeccable Display
We have seen gymnasts from Nelson and other districts in displays and thought they were extremely good, but it was not until three of Japan's top gymnasts performed in Nelson last month that we were made to realise just what a lot New Zealand gymnasts have yet to learn. The three gymnasts : T. Ono, Olympic and world champion, S. Ishida, and Miss M. Kandori, both members of the Japanese gymnastic squad for the Tokyo Olympics, With them was their coach, Mr T. Morihata. The Nelson Y.M.C.A. gymnasium was packed for the two-night demonstrations and we know just how much they enjoyed the fantastic gyrations and exercises of the world-renowned visitors.
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