Velik KAPSAZOV, the legendary Bulgarian Artistic gymnast, who won his country’s first Olympic medal in Gymnastics, passed away on March 27, 2017, three weeks before his 82^nd birthday.
Born on April 15, 1935 in Asenovgrad (BUL), Kapsazov – a weightlifter as a youth – became a member of the Bulgarian National Gymnastics Team in 1954. He took part in the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympic Games, though Rome 1960 would...

<< Steve PENNY, the president and chief executive of USA Gymnastics has resigned in the wake of the federation's handling of sexual abuse allegations concerning a former team doctor. Steve Penny's exit follows allegations the organisation had turned a blind eye to claims of sexual misconduct.
The Indianapolis Star newspaper claims "at least" 368 American gymnasts have made allegations of sexual abuse. "It has been heartbreaking to learn of instances of abuse," said Penny. "It...