FIG Flash 97 May 2010 - sportcentric

FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DE GYMNASTIQUECHEN Hongen - YANG Hengyi(CHN)© FIGDevelopment of Acrobatic GymnasticsVisit to ChinaUpon an invitation by the Chinese Gymnastics Association, Ms Tonya Case,President of the FIG Acrobatics Gymnastics Technical Committee, paid afriendly visit to China from April 17 – 22, 2010. Her primary purpose was tosecure China’s full support in promoting ACRO development in Asia andthroughout the world. During her stay, she attended training sessions atNanjing’s Institute of Physical Education and the Shanghai Physical EducationTechnology Institute, accompanied by Mr Li Yanling, Vice-President of the FIGACRO TC, and Mr Tang Jinshan, Deputy Director of the Office for Trampolineand Acrobatics Gymnastics of the General Administration of Sport in China.Read more …OLYMPIC GAMES© LOCOGLondon 2012 - agreement reachedThe London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG), the Badminton WorldFederation (BWF) and the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) haveagreed that Wembley Arena in North London will be the location of the Olympicsports of Badminton and Rhythmic Gymnastics in 2012. Further detailed plansfor the venue will now be discussed with all stakeholders.FIG President, Prof. Bruno Grandi (ITA), said:“I am happy that a good solutioncould be found in the interest of our athletes and wish to thank LOCOG for theircomprehension.”Read more …Draw held for premiere eventWhile the countdown is on for the 1st Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, thequalification phase for the FIG’s Olympic disciplines is now closed. The officialdrawing of lots for Artistic, Rhythmic and Trampoline Gymnastics competitionstook place parallel to the FIG Council meeting in Chiba (JPN) on May 13, 2010.Read more … and find draw result charts for MAG / WAG / RG / TRA© SYOGOCMeet the London 2012 mascotsThe London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and ParalympicGames (LOCOG) unveiled its Olympic Mascot, Wenlock and ParalympicMascot, Mandeville. Wenlock and Mandeville were created from the last dropsof steel left over from the construction of the final support girder for the OlympicStadium.Read more …© LOCOGFIG FLASH Nr 97 – May 2010 2