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...

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...