About Gymnastics（Olympic sport since 1896）
The Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) was formed on 23 July 1881 when representatives of the gymnastics associations of Belgium,France and the Netherlands met in Liège.As a governing body it is held in high esteem by both its member federations and gymnastics clubs throughout five continents.In 1897,seventeen national associations joined together to form the basis of the European Gymnastics Federation.However,when the USA was admitted in 1921,the Committee changed its name to the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique or FIG,as it is known today.
FIG comprises three Olympic disciplines:artistic,rhythmic and trampoline.
Each discipline is controlled by a Technical Committee made up of a Technical President and six members.The Technical Committees are responsible for the coordination and control of their specific discipline in terms of the technical requirements for competition as they relate to each specific discipline.