The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG)
is pursuing its investigation of the Chinese 2000 (Sydney) Olympians DONG Fangxiao and YANG Yun for possible age violations.
In the affair involving the two female Chinese gymnasts the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has decided to pursue its investigation.
The decision was taken after the Federation sought a legal advice confirming that the statute of limitations had not yet expired, and that the FIG is in fact the authority competent to conduct a full investigation.
A Disciplinary Commission was established by the Executive Committee on June 19th, 2009.
The FIG panel will be chaired by Mr Rached Gharbi (TUN), alongside two members, Ms Margarida Dias Ferreira (POR) and Mr Marc Schoenmaekers (BEL).
The Commission is requested to examine the case and draw its own conclusions as to whether or not the age limit was violated.
In the affirmative, the Disciplinary Commission will propose sanctions to the Executive Committee. The Disciplinary Commission will bring a decision by the next FIG Executive Committee meeting in Lausanne (SUI), scheduled for the end of September, at the latest, so the FIG pronounced.
* Source: fig press