26. Oktober 2007  
Moutier / Switzerland  
Artistic Gymnastics

Gymnastics in Africa

F.I.G Council will meet
2008, May in Capetown (RSA)

African Gymnastics Union: DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DISCUSSION!
f.i.g. press:  During the recent Artistic Gymnastic World Championships in Stuttgart, the President of the FIG, Mr. Bruno GRANDI,and his Secretary General Mr. Andrè Gueisbuhler, welcomed members of the African Gymnastics Union Executive in an effort to get a global idea of their perspectives....

Conference between the FIG and the UAG Executive
From left:
Albertine Goncalves (SEN);Jerry Masia (RSA); Ali Zaater (ALG); Henri Doue Tai (CIV); Mohamed El Joubi (TUN); Valereis Geldenhuys (NAM); Prof Bruno Grandi, FIG President; MohamedYamani, UAG President; Rached Gharbi (TUN); André Gueisbuhler, FIG Secretary General;
(c) F.I.G.

Discussions hinged mainly on the developmental aid provided by the FIG to all areas of gymnastic development within the UAG.
President Grandi reiterated that any aid procured by the FIG must be backed by a dossier explaining the context, objectives and options open to those requesting aid.

Africa is enjoying a wave of development and it is up to these councillors to manage and optimise it.
Both the African Games and the African Championships in Gymnastics have revealed a treasure trove of new talent, and the UAG is counting on these individuals to represent Africa in international competitions.
Development, education, follow-up, supervision and judging are among the many issues being discussed through 2008, particularly at the FIG Council in May in Cape Town.
Source: fig press release, 2007, October 25