Daniel Keatings has been competing in gymnastics since the age of 9. Now at 23 years old, his sights are firmly set on the 2016 Olympics in Rio. In his blog Daniel reveals his thoughts, hopes and fears about the future. Opus Energy has created this blog to help you follow his journey.
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
Glasgow wins bid for 2015 Gymnastics World Championships
See the Glasgow bid video here.
In this week's blog Daniel writes about what it means for his nation to host both these championships, and the Commonwealth Games, in consecutive years in the run-up to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
To read Daniel's official Opus Energy blog, click here.
Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Preparing for the Japan Cup
He's working on brand new routines and will see the competition as further evidence of his return to fitness.
To read more at Daniel's official Opus Energy blog, click here.
Monday, 9 May 2011
Success at the Glasgow World Cup
Daniel was in the lineup for the event thanks to a wildcard entry alongside the top 8 performers from last year's World Championships.
Read Daniel's full report from the event on his official Opus Energy blog.
Monday, 18 April 2011
The Glasgow Gymnastics World Cup
Read Daniel's thoughts on winning a competition place in this prestigious event, at his official Opus Energy blog.
Monday, 4 April 2011
Team GB departs for Berlin
Daniel Keatings has received the disappointing news that he won't be in this year's British team at the Berlin European Championships.
But Daniel is still optimistic, and ahead of the recovery targets he set himself after his operation on his cruciate ligament last year.
Read Daniel's official Opus Energy blog to see his thoughts on the team selection
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Points progress at London Men's Open
Daniel's second competition since returning from injury was the London Men's Open in Dagenham.
Whilst not having the smoothest run in the competition, Daniel earned a higher points total than in last month's Scottish Championships.
He's now training in Lilleshall to see if he has made the team for the European Championships, to build on his European Championship silver from last year
To read Daniel's full competition blog, visit www.opusenergychallenge.com.
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Daniel Keatings returns to competition after injury
He has been recovering from an injury to his cruciate ligament which he sustained back in April 2010.
Click here to read Daniel's full Scottish Championships blog and see what he made of his return to elite competition.