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From the last week of 2012 March on the Press office of the "Federation International de Gymnastique" (FIG) publishes
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(4) 2012, April 14 - 27
(3) 2012, April 06 - 13
(2) 2012, March 31 - April 05
(1) 2012, March 24 - 30
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FIG News

Taking leave

FIG - April 26, 2012

It is with regret that we inform you that Ms Sabrina Klaesberg (GER) has decided to step down from her position as Member of the FIG Appeal Tribunal, effective immediately.

To the polls!

FIG - April 25, 2012

In exactly six months, on October 25, 2012, delegates of the 130 FIG national affiliated federations will participate in the 79th statutory General Assembly in Cancun, on Mexico’s Caribbean Coast.

Acro Worlds conclude with panache in Lake Buena Vista

FIG - April 19, 2012

The 23rd Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships concluded Wednesday at the HP Field House in Lake Buena Vista (USA).

For your convenience, the FIG has compiled the following stories from a variety of sources but cannot guarantee their accuracy.

Gymnastics News

Mitchell leading the leap for Olympic gymnastics success

Australian Gvernment - April 26, 2012

Gymnastics is synonymous with the Olympic Games and when the 2012 London Games roll around in late July, Australia will be represented by one of our strongest-ever squads.

Gymnast Shawn Johnson attempts comeback after layoff and knee injury

The Republic (AP) - April 25, 2012

Since she won four medals at the 2008 Olympics, including a gold in the balance beam, Shawn Johnson has retired from her sport, written a book, won the mirror ball trophy on “Dancing With the Stars,” torn up her knee while skiing and had reconstructive surgery.

London 2012 Olympics: artistic gymnast Beth Tweddle suffers injury setback after undergoing keyhole surgery

Telegraph.co.uk - April 25, 2012

Beth Tweddle, the three-time world champion, has suffered a setback in her preparations for the London Olympics after undergoing keyhole surgery on an injured knee.

Jordyn Wieber building strength for Olympic journey

USA Today - April 25, 2012

Gymnast Jordyn Wieber is hopeful she can continue her winning streak through the next few competitions, which include the Olympic trials in June and hopefully the London Olympics.

Brussels 2012 - The list of participants is known!

Brussels 2012 - April 25, 2012

The final list of participants in the European Championship 2012 is known! 252 gymnasts from 36 countries will be present in Brussels to defend their country’s colours.

Melissanidis Making Comeback in Osijek

International Gymnast - April 24, 2012

1996 Olympic floor exercise champion Ioannis Melissandis is poised to make his comeback to international competition Friday at the FIG Challenger Cup in Osijek, Croatia.

(3) April 13

FIG News

Prestigious nomination

FIG - April 10, 2012

On March 16, 2012, at the age of sixty nine, FIG Vice-President Koji Takizawa of Japan was nominated to the position of Managing Director of the Educational Foundation of Nippon Sport Science University (NSSU) Group, where he has acted as Professor of Sportphilosophy since 1994.

For your convenience, the FIG has compiled the following stories from a variety of sources but cannot guarantee their accuracy.

Gymnastics News

Les Algériens pour le meilleur

El Watan.com - April 13, 2012

Nos équipes nationales juniors et seniors, masculine et féminine, participent à la 11e édition du Championnat d’Afrique des nations de gymnastique artistique qui se déroule au palais des sports d’El Menzah à Tunis du 9 au 15 de ce mois.

Team GB rhythmic gymnastics to perform at fundraising event in Bath

Inside The Games - April 13, 2012

By Mike Rowbottom April 13 - Members of the public are being invited to show their support for the British rhythmic gymnasts (pictured) who earned their right to compete in London 2012 on appeal but receive no National Lottery funding.

Trio looks forward to championships

Mississauga.com - April 12, 2012

Hypolito Optimistic for Olympics After Surgery

International Gymnast - April 12, 2012

Two-time world floor exercise champion Diego Hypolito (Brazil) will sit out this weekend's international event in São Bernardo following recent knee surgery.

Golden opportunity: Kohei Uchimura

IOC - April 11, 2012

Following silver medals in both the all-around and team events in Beijing in 2008, three-time all-around gymnastics world champion Kohei Uchimura is targeting gold in London.

Les gymnastes africains s'affrontent en Tunisie

Magharebia.com - April 11, 2012

Les 11èmes championnats d'Afrique des nations de gymnastique ont débuté le lundi 9 avril à El Menzah, après que la Tunisie eut réussi à convaincre l'Union africaine de gymnastique (UAG) que la situation sécuritaire était suffisamment stable pour permettre d'organiser cette compétition, a fait savoir

Israel's Aronovich Aims for Final Pre-Olympic Test

International Gymnast - April 10, 2012

Israeli gymnast Felix Aronovich is cautiously optimistic that he can pass the final standard set for him by the Olympic Committee of Israel.

Uchimura Wins Fifth Japanese National Title

International Gymnast - April 09, 2012

Three-time world all-around champion Kohei Uchimura captured his fifth consecutive national title Sunday at the 66th Japanese Championships, held at Tokyo's Yoyogi Stadium.

Olympic dream gives Cheng Fei rebirth|Other Sports|chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily - April 09, 2012

ZIBO, China - Olympic champion Cheng Fei of China snatched the women's vaulting gold in the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup here on Sunday. Cheng Fei wins the women's vaulting gold in the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Zibo on April 8, 2012.

Uchimura coasts to 5th national gymnastics title

The Japan Times - April 09, 2012

Three-time all-around world champion Kohei Uchimura sent his London Olympic rivals a timely reminder of his mercurial talents on Sunday, capturing his fifth consecutive title at the national all-around gymnastics championships.

"Rings King" Chen Yibing may retire after London Olympics

Sina English - April 08, 2012

ZIBO, China, April 8 (Xinhua) -- "Rings King" Chen Yibing of China claimed on Sunday that he may retire after the London Olympic Games. Chen bagged home the men's rings gold with 15.