NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In the aftermath of severe weather conditions that swept through the Nashville area last night, the cancellation of the Martin Luther King Gymnastics Invitational was announced on Monday.
The historic meet, which was to include Fisk, Brown, Iowa State, Rutgers, Talladega (Ala.) and William & Mary, was set to be held at Memorial Gymnasium on the Vanderbilt campus. The competition aimed to feature the only African American women head coaches in the sport for the first time ever.
President of Fisk University, Agenia Clark, expressed, “I share the deep disappointment of the gymnasts who trained so diligently, the organizers who poured their hearts into planning, and the spectators who eagerly awaited this event. But as much as we cherish the vision of this meet, as much as we yearn to see their hard work come to fruition, the safety and well-being of everyone involved must always be our unwavering priority.”
Individuals who purchased tickets will see a refund posted to their original method of payment within 7-10 business days.
While the meet will not be contested, individuals can click HERE to access video from a panel discussion that highlighted Dr. King’s legacy and the strength of the gymnastics community held on Sunday.
