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'Spellbound' Want to See Olympic Gymnastics in the Olympics!

Ciera McGill |

This year's winners of reality show, 'Britain's Got Talent,' were 'Spellbound.' The group of high-adrenalin acrobatic gymnasts took the nation by storm with their spectacular (and somewhat risky) routines that seemingly tested the boundary of what was physically possible to achieve with the human body.

However, not satisfied with their winning cash prize and subsequent place in the next Royal Variety Performance, the troupe have set their sights on the Olympics. There's just one problem - their specific sport, Acrobatic Gymnastics, is not yet included in the Olympics.

While many varieties of gymnastics are of course on the bill, this particular type is not. This disappoints the troupe to say the least. But they're certainly not down and out about it. Instead, they have been campaigning for years for the sport to be included and it's hoped that their hard work will eventually pay off.

The difference between a sport being an Olympic sport and not? Well... a LOT of money. At present, Acrobatic Gymnasts will have to find a way to fund everything themselves - from their gym wear, to their fees, to their competition travel costs. Certain elite Olympic athletes qualify for Government support.

But of course it isn't just a question of money. Spellbound simply want to compete on the greatest stage of all - the Olympics.

And why shouldn't they? Acrobatic Gymnastics is physically demanding, thoroughly entertaining and certainly deserving of a place in the Olympics.

Not convinced? Check out Spellbound's winning performance on this year's 'Britain's Got Talent.'