POSTED: Thursday March 10th 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FIG FILES DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS

Lausanne (SUI) / FIG Office, March 10, 2011: The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has brought a disciplinary suit against Gymnova, a Marseille (FRA) based company specialising in the design, manufacturing and distribution of gymnastic apparatus.

The incident occurred at the Trampoline World Championships in Metz (FRA) in November 2010, when as the official supplier, Gymnova delivered trampolines of a poor quality. Tangibly struggling with the apparatus, the gymnasts and coaches alerted the FIG, which in turn determined that these trampolines could not possibly have undergone official approval, as stated in the rules.
Following procedure and in accordance with the current rules, Gymnova was duly informed by the FIG as to the disciplinary proceedings on March 8, 2011.

About the FIG: The International Gymnastics Federation is the governing body for gymnastics worldwide. It is the oldest established international sports federation and has participated in the Olympic Games since their revival in 1896. The FIG governs seven disciplines: Gymnastics for All, Men's Artistic, Women's Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline, Aerobic and Acrobatic. It counts 130 national affiliated federations and boasts a 25-person staff at its international seat in Lausanne (SUI), host city of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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Keywords · International Gymnastics Federation · FIG · Gymnastics · Gymnova · gymnastic apparatus · Trampoline World Championships

Name: Philippe Silacci
Organization: Federation Internationale de Gymnastique
Email:
Phone: 41213215510
URL: http://www.fig-gymnastics.com

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