From November 7 to November 9 was held the Artistic Gymnastics "2008 World Cup "GRAND PRIX OSTRAVA" in the Czech Republic.
On women's side three titles went to China, also the men's winner on pommel horse came from the last Olympic hosts,
but also two victors came from the Netherlands and from Slovakia and the only one non-Chinese winner was the Hungarian Dorina BOCZOGO (vault) ...
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* fig --: In recognition of their exemplary work and contribution, the F.I.G. General Assembly paid tribute to four of its members and awarded them the Honorary Vice President’s distinction at the Congress in Helsinki (FIN) on October 19, 2008.
The audience gave standing ovations
to the long-time presidents of their Technical Committees and now deeply stirred
Egle Abruzzini (ITA), rhythmic and Nicolae Vieru (ROU), artistic,
John Atkinson (GBR)...
* fig ---: The General Assembly of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has re-elected its President, Prof. Bruno Grandi (ITA) for the next Olympic Cycle 2009 - 2012.
This is his fourth term, since he was first elected in Atlanta (USA) in 1996. He was elected with a sound majority by the 90 delegates representing the member federations. In his speech, President Grandi thanked the Congress and reflected on past achievements and the work that lay ahead...
After 2003 and 2005 a German artistic gymnastics women's selection won the 33rd anniversary of the traditional "LEVERCUSEN CUP" 2008.
In an extremely barely and extensive manner the titleholder from Italy, the team Ginnastica Artistica Lissonese, loose points specially at the uneven bars and so the strong German team, represented by Elisabeth SEITZ, Lisa Kathrin HILL and Nadine JAROSCH, won to the third time in this decade this 2008 team cup.
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