7. Dezember 2013
Luxembourg
Artistic Gymnastics

Jean-Pierre ZERBATO (LUX), former member of the Executive Board for the International Gymnastics Federation (F.I.G.), passed away on December 1, 2013 after bearing an illness with courage. He was 84 years old. A native of Schifflange (LUX), Zerbato devoted his life to local, national and international gymnastics. He was the Secretary General of his hometown club for 40 years, before being named Vice President of the Luxembourg Federation in 1964, a position he would occupy until 1972. His competency and...

6. Dezember 2013
Glasgow, Great Britain
Artistic Gymnastics

The 2013 Glasgow World Cup will be back at Emirates Arena on Saturday 7 December with another star-studded line-up of international gymnasts battling for medals. Taking place shortly after the 2013 World Championships in Antwerp, the event will be a fantastic opportunity to see many of the world’s best gymnasts live in action on home soil.​ After DTB-Cup in Stuttgart last week it's No. two all-around world cup in the new circuit 2013/14. The 2013 event will introduce a new...

5. Dezember 2013
Moscow, Russia
Artistic Gymnastics

The 20th Voronin Cup 2013 was held last weekend in the Russian capital of Moscow. This Tournament is named for nine-time Olympic medallist Mikhail Voronin, the 1968 Olympic champion (vault and high bar). After retiring from competitive gymnastics, Voronin served as President of the Russian Gymnastics Federation, and later as President of Moscow's legendary Dinamo Gymnastics Club, which he and numerous Olympic medallists have trained over the years. The all-around competition of this years anniversary were won by Ukraine's Olena...

5. Dezember 2013
Israel
Artistic Gymnastics

2013 European Floor champion Alexander Shatilov (ISR) was named "Sportsman of the Year" by The Olympic Committee of Israel earlier this week. At the European Championships in Moscow in April, Shatilov, (26), became the first senior Israeli gymnast to win a gold medal in gymnastics, tying for the Floor title with Britain's Max Whitlock. Uzbek-born Shatilov immigrated to Israel in 2002. Four years later, he became the first Israeli gymnast to qualify for an event final at a World Championships,...

3. Dezember 2013
London
Artistic Gymnastics

British Gymnastics (BG) is delighted to announce that The Rt Hon Sir John Major KG CH has agreed to become the next Patron of the organisation. Sir John, who was British Prime Minister from 1990 to 1997, takes over the title following the passing of previous Patron the Earl of Gainsborough in 2012. Sir John's Government launched the National Lottery since which sport – both grassroots and elite – has received more than £4.4 billion in Lottery funding, something...

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