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Originally Posted by Damien
Yeah but they were offered a chance to qualify and failed to get to the standard required didn't they? This is why they had such a hard time getting into the Olympics because the British Gymnastic association didn't put them forward as a result. Their performance (2nd from last) suggests this wasn't a poor decision and they are unlikely to get much funding to come.
There will be a cull of certain sports after these games. We're no longer the home nation and won't have as large a team going into 2016, naturally investment will be focused on sports where we can make an impact. Basketball and Handball are likely losers as well.
That's not to say that I don't admire their drive but I don't think the sporting authorities have any question to answer over their non-selection.
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1) No they didn't fail to get the qualifying standard as the court hearing established
2) Given they got no funding I'm sure "not much funding" would be greatly appreciated
3) Of course the team for 2016 will be smaller but as cycling and judo have proven investing in the right people with desire, determination and commitment is the important thing
4) There are no questions to answer as they were selected (eventually)