3. November 2008
Lausanne, Switzerland
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WORLD GYMNAESTRADA - an International Event without Medals! - by Margareth Sikkens-Ahlqist, Sweden

* f i g ---: Every fourth year the International Gymnastics Federation organises a World Gymnaestrada (WG).
The last one was held in 2007, in Dornbirn, Austria, participated by more than 21,000 gymnasts, representing 53 different nations...

The next Worldgymnaestrada 2011 will held in Lausanne, the Olympic and from 2008 on also the city of the F.I.G. headquarter, now.

The President of the Gymnastics For All Committee of the International Gymnastics Federation Margaret...

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25. Oktober 2008
Gent, Belgium
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7th European TeamGym Championships 2008

The 7th edition of the TeamGym Championship helds from October 23rd to 26th 2008 in the Top Sport Hall in Gent, Belgium.

Nearly 700 athletes (51 teams) representing 15 countries will compete in the different competitions (participation record). ...

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19. Juli 2008
Albi / France
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The 6th EUROGYM in Albi is finished

With a great UEG-Gala the 6th EUROGYM in the historical City from Albi (France) finished yesterday.
Nearly 4.000 participants with 180 groups representing 22 countries took part one week in an opening ceremony with a parade trought the city, in workshops, excursions, two forums and many other city performances.
Largest delegantions: France with 721 and Portugal with 696 participants.
The EUROGYM is the greatest European festival for young gymnasts between 12 and 18 years with...

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7. Juli 2008
Moscow / Russia
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Hundreds turn out to promote fitness ...

The Russian press reports, that around 200 teenagers have gathered in the centre of Moscow for morning exercise lst weekend.
The idea came from the "Mishki Youth Movement".
The goal of the event is to promote a healthy lifestyle among the young and support the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. It was attended by members of the Russian parliament and former athletes including State Duma Deputy Speaker  and Olympic medallist gymnasts Alina Kabayeva and Svetlana Khorkina...

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14. Februar 2008
Great Britain
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Training Camp and Friendly Competition for Gymnasts with Disabilities

... what a terrific Idea!!!

British Gymnastics are seeking a European host nation and participants worldwide for a training camp and friendly competition for disabled gymnasts.

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