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WEEKLY PRESS CLIPPINGS
FIG News
Main decisions from the FIG Executive Committee meeting in Tonsberg (NOR)
FIG Gymnastics - July 31, 2017
The FIG Executive Committee held its third meeting of the year in Tonsberg (NOR) July 27-29. Please find below the summary of the main information and decisions.
St Petersburg and Tokyo to host 2018 and 2019 Trampoline World Championships, Guimaraes to host 2018 Aerobic Worlds
FIG Gymnastics - July 31, 2017
The Gymnastics Trampoline World Championships will return in 2018 to St Petersburg nine years after the Russian city staged the 2009 edition, while Tokyo will host the 2019 Worlds just months before Japan welcomes the world for the 2020 Olympic Games. The Executive Committee of the
Olympiada Thrakomakedonon crowned World Group Champion as curtain comes down on World Gym for Life Challenge
FIG Gymnastics - July 30, 2017
The King Harald World Gym for Life Challenge concluded at the Oslofjord Convention Center in Vestfold on Saturday, when the 15 top-ranked teams and two wild-card groups who had successfully made their way through the contest over the previous three days performed at the prestigious gala.
Contest concludes at World Gym for Life Challenge
FIG Gymnastics - July 29, 2017
A total of 47 groups took to the floor at the Oslofjord Convention Center on Friday for the last stage of the World Gym for Life Challenge contest in Vestfold (NOR). In the remaining category for small Gymnastics and dance groups six more gold medals were up for grabs to add to the eight already
For your convenience, the FIG has compiled the following stories from a variety of sources but cannot guarantee their accuracy.
Gymnastics News
Andreea Răducan - Președinte al Federației Române de Gimnastică
Romanian Gymnastics Federation - August 4, 2017
Moment important pentru gimnastica românească, pentru Federația Română de Gimnastică: alegerea noilor structuri de conducere. Reprezentanții a 43 din cei 51 de membri afiliați la Federația Română de Gimnastică s-au reunit, la sediul
Practicing ahead of FIG BSB Bank World Challenge Cup 2017 in Minsk
BelTA - August 3, 2017
Belarusian athletes are practicing ahead of the FIG World Challenge Cup 2017 that kicks off in Minsk on 4 August. Belarus will field its strongest eight-member team.
Ellie Downie out of gymnastics World Championships after ankle surgery
BBC Sport - Sport - August 1, 2017
Britain's Ellie Downie will miss the 2017 World Championships as she recovers from ankle surgery.
Klimenko, Lewis Win European Youth Olympic Festival
International Gymnast Magazine - July 29, 2017
Ksenia Klimenko (Russia) and Jamie Lewis (Great Britain) cruised to the all-around titles as the as the 2017 European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) continued Thursday in Győr, northwest Hungary.
HK’s Lord of the Rings, gymnast Kelvin Ng Kiu-chung, is back and stronger than ever
Young Post - August 4, 2017
Three years ago, Kelvin Ng Kiu-chung was on his way to becoming the city’s next big athlete – but it all came to a halt after he tore his shoulder. Now, the gymnast is back, and better than ever before.
Lok Yi aims to excel in two major tests
The Star Online - July 29, 2017
KUALA LUMPUR: Rhythmic gymnast Chong Lok Yi wants to end the year with excellence in both sports and studies. The Form Five student will face her first test at the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games from Aug 19-30 and she hopes to come through it with flying colours. “I’ve two
The Mind-Boggling Physics of a Standing Double Backflip
Wired - August 4, 2017
Humans can do things. Awesome things. Case in point: this human, named Aaron Cook. Cook can do some serious tumbling, but he can also do something extremely difficult—a standing double backflip.
Inside International Sports
Los Angeles Declares Candidature for Olympic Games 2028 - IOC to contribute USD 1.8 billion to the local Organising Committee
International Olympic Committee - August 1, 2017
In line with Olympic Agenda 2020, the IOC is pleased to release today the Host City Contract 2028 following the declaration of candidature by the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Candidature Committee for the Olympic Games 2028. In it, the IOC stipulates that it will make contributions to the
Contact Information
Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique
Media & Communications Department
mediafig@fig-gymnastics.org
t: +41213215510
About the FIG: The International Gymnastics Federation is the governing body for Gymnastics worldwide. It is the oldest established international federation of an Olympic sport and has participated in the Olympic Games since their revival in 1896. The FIG governs seven disciplines: Gymnastics for All, Men's Artistic, Women's Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline, Aerobic and Acrobatic Gymnastics. It counts 148 national member federations and boasts a 30-person staff at its international seat in Lausanne (SUI), home of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
- During the FIG Gym For Life Challenge, Zimbabwe earned a gold medal and took part in the Finals and South African Group earned a Silver Medal.
WEEKLY PRESS CLIPPINGS
FIG News
Main decisions from the FIG Executive Committee meeting in Tonsberg (NOR)
FIG Gymnastics - July 31, 2017
The FIG Executive Committee held its third meeting of the year in Tonsberg (NOR) July 27-29. Please find below the summary of the main information and decisions.
St Petersburg and Tokyo to host 2018 and 2019 Trampoline World Championships, Guimaraes to host 2018 Aerobic Worlds
FIG Gymnastics - July 31, 2017
The Gymnastics Trampoline World Championships will return in 2018 to St Petersburg nine years after the Russian city staged the 2009 edition, while Tokyo will host the 2019 Worlds just months before Japan welcomes the world for the 2020 Olympic Games. The Executive Committee of the
Olympiada Thrakomakedonon crowned World Group Champion as curtain comes down on World Gym for Life Challenge
FIG Gymnastics - July 30, 2017
The King Harald World Gym for Life Challenge concluded at the Oslofjord Convention Center in Vestfold on Saturday, when the 15 top-ranked teams and two wild-card groups who had successfully made their way through the contest over the previous three days performed at the prestigious gala.
Contest concludes at World Gym for Life Challenge
FIG Gymnastics - July 29, 2017
A total of 47 groups took to the floor at the Oslofjord Convention Center on Friday for the last stage of the World Gym for Life Challenge contest in Vestfold (NOR). In the remaining category for small Gymnastics and dance groups six more gold medals were up for grabs to add to the eight already
For your convenience, the FIG has compiled the following stories from a variety of sources but cannot guarantee their accuracy.
Gymnastics News
Andreea Răducan - Președinte al Federației Române de Gimnastică
Romanian Gymnastics Federation - August 4, 2017
Moment important pentru gimnastica românească, pentru Federația Română de Gimnastică: alegerea noilor structuri de conducere. Reprezentanții a 43 din cei 51 de membri afiliați la Federația Română de Gimnastică s-au reunit, la sediul
Practicing ahead of FIG BSB Bank World Challenge Cup 2017 in Minsk
BelTA - August 3, 2017
Belarusian athletes are practicing ahead of the FIG World Challenge Cup 2017 that kicks off in Minsk on 4 August. Belarus will field its strongest eight-member team.
Ellie Downie out of gymnastics World Championships after ankle surgery
BBC Sport - Sport - August 1, 2017
Britain's Ellie Downie will miss the 2017 World Championships as she recovers from ankle surgery.
Klimenko, Lewis Win European Youth Olympic Festival
International Gymnast Magazine - July 29, 2017
Ksenia Klimenko (Russia) and Jamie Lewis (Great Britain) cruised to the all-around titles as the as the 2017 European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) continued Thursday in Győr, northwest Hungary.
HK’s Lord of the Rings, gymnast Kelvin Ng Kiu-chung, is back and stronger than ever
Young Post - August 4, 2017
Three years ago, Kelvin Ng Kiu-chung was on his way to becoming the city’s next big athlete – but it all came to a halt after he tore his shoulder. Now, the gymnast is back, and better than ever before.
Lok Yi aims to excel in two major tests
The Star Online - July 29, 2017
KUALA LUMPUR: Rhythmic gymnast Chong Lok Yi wants to end the year with excellence in both sports and studies. The Form Five student will face her first test at the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games from Aug 19-30 and she hopes to come through it with flying colours. “I’ve two
The Mind-Boggling Physics of a Standing Double Backflip
Wired - August 4, 2017
Humans can do things. Awesome things. Case in point: this human, named Aaron Cook. Cook can do some serious tumbling, but he can also do something extremely difficult—a standing double backflip.
Inside International Sports
Los Angeles Declares Candidature for Olympic Games 2028 - IOC to contribute USD 1.8 billion to the local Organising Committee
International Olympic Committee - August 1, 2017
In line with Olympic Agenda 2020, the IOC is pleased to release today the Host City Contract 2028 following the declaration of candidature by the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Candidature Committee for the Olympic Games 2028. In it, the IOC stipulates that it will make contributions to the
Contact Information
Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique
Media & Communications Department
mediafig@fig-gymnastics.org
t: +41213215510
About the FIG: The International Gymnastics Federation is the governing body for Gymnastics worldwide. It is the oldest established international federation of an Olympic sport and has participated in the Olympic Games since their revival in 1896. The FIG governs seven disciplines: Gymnastics for All, Men's Artistic, Women's Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline, Aerobic and Acrobatic Gymnastics. It counts 148 national member federations and boasts a 30-person staff at its international seat in Lausanne (SUI), home of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
