Perfect landing for gymnastics meeting in Bahamas

The Federation of International Gymnastics (FIG), wrapped up a successful Executive and Technical Committee Meetings in The Bahamas on July 23, 2022–marking the first time that FIG, the governing body of Gymnastics Worldwide, has held its annual meetings in The Caribbean Region.

FIG President Morinari Watanabe and GFB President Cora Hepburn (center) with FIG representatives in Nassau, Bahamas.

FIG’S President, Morinari Watanabe, was joined by 24 Administrators and Technical Staff for the working meetings which were held at The Coral Towers, Atlantis on beautiful Paradise Island, New Providence, The Bahamas. In hosting FIG’s 2022 annual meetings, Cora Hepburn, President of the Gymnastics Federation of The Bahamas (GFB), said “While we are not the largest of National Federations, there are many things we can offer our international colleagues. The Bahamas is known around the world for our skills set in organization and hospitality. So, this is what we offered our International Federation”.

The GFB President also pointed out that by hosting said meetings, the governing body was able to assess the current national gymnastic program. It is hoped that the country benefits from FIG’s technical and development support accordingly.

On July 22, FIG representatives toured the various gymnastics clubs on New Providence, seeing first-hand the facilities and the caliber of athletes in each program. They were also introduced to the clubs summer programs. FIG was informed that the GFB is comprised of private clubs with an additional club situated on Spanish Wells, Eleuthera. In this connection, President Hepburn, advised that efforts are on the way to support Grand Bahama Gymnastics, after the facilities were destroyed in Hurricane Dorian

FIG, the worldwide governing body of gymnastics, is the oldest international federation of an Olympic Sport. It has competed at the Olympics since its modern revival in 1896 and still stands amongst the top five Olympic Sports.