f i g --: The International Gymnastics Federation (F.I.G.) has opened disciplinary proceedings against the American apparatus manufacturer, AAI (American Athletic, Inc.) based in Jefferson, Iowa, for selling unapproved gymnastic mats.
The violation surfaced at the recent gymnastic events at the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing (CHN).
As required by current procedures, an on-site representative from the FIG-accredited testing laboratory in Freiburg im Breisgau (GER) systematically verifies equipment used in competition.
The 20cm landing...

 * f i g ---: International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has named FIG First Vice President Slava Corn (CAN) to the IOC's "Women and Sports" Commission, the IOC announced Thursday morning. A former gymnast, Corn, who has been a member of the FIG Executive Committee since 1992, also chairs the FIG Media and Communication Commission. She was instrumental in developing and implementing the highly successful FIG Academy Program, an international coaching education system that helps experienced coaches...