Cheerleading in the Olympics soon

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. - Dec. 16, 2016 - PRLog -- Magnitude Cheer

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Release date: Dec. 16, 2016

Contact: Janae Cardona, Magnitude Cheer, owner

Northridge cheerleaders one step closer to the Olympics

NORTHRIDGE, Ca.. -- Cheerleaders may soon have the chance to compete at the Olympics. The IOC executive board granted provisional recognition Dec. 6 to the International Cheer Union – the first step toward competitive cheerleading becoming an official Olympic sport.

"It's amazing to think that cheerleading, a school activity that started with a few men yelling rah, rah at school sporting events, has evolved so much" said Janae Cardona, owner of Magnitude Cheer. "So many athletes dream of competing at the Olympics and now that door has started to open for cheerleaders.  These children can set their goals even higher now."

The provisional grant and recognition is the first step toward recognizing cheerleading as a future Olympic sport. Earlier this year, 16 sports applied for the recognition, but only cheerleading and Muay Thai were selected. They will now join an elite group, where only 35 sports are currently recognized and given funding by the IOC.

Magnitude Cheer provides character and fitness education to about 150 athletes through cheerleading and tumbling.

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Cutline for attached photo: NORTHRIDGE, Ca. -- Local cheerleaders may one day get to compete in the Olympics as a result of provisional grants from the IOC executive board. (Submitted photo)