Have you ever seen this?
It is a type of gymnastics with a ball … or ribbons
Or batons
or a hoop
It’s like a combination of gymnastics and dance, with props. Very beautiful and impressive. This was on television in the Barcelona airport, which is the first time I’d ever heard of it. I’m glad I finally remembered to look it up so I could watch some performances properly.
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Yes! It’s a fun sport to watch, but usually only is on US TV during the Olympics.
There are individual and group events.
The US has not historically been great. We often only have one competitor eligible for the Olympics.
It looks much like high end circus (e.g. Cirque de Soleil.) They mostly use German Wheel, not hula hoops, though. But the ribbons and the ball(!), yes.
German wheel example, and a little equal opportunity eye candy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO1I0fXAeTI