The Latest Breaking News from FIG

Smartphones of the future may have inflatable keyboards on OLED displays

Researchers at Carnegie University have developed a new type of pump to raise OLED screens at key points to make buttons.

TechRadar · Apr 29, 2023

How a Café Powers Eight Different Zones with Just Two Compact Amplifiers

Mezzo, Powersoft’s small but powerful half-size install amplifier, is driving the multi-zone background music system.

AVNetwork · Mar 27, 2023

Took provisional suspension for swift resolution of my doping case: Dipa Karmakar

NEW DELHI: After reports came out about her 21-month ban for failing a dope test, Indian gymnastics star Dipa Karmakar took to social media on Saturday to clarify that she had accepted provisional suspension with the hope of a swift resolution of her case with the international federation.

The Times of India · Feb 4, 2023

Rhys McClenaghan taking special pride in his gymnastics silver in Birmingham

The reigning pommel champion had been barred by his sport’s governing body, the FIG, in May in a row over eligibility.

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

Gymnastics congress moved to allow Russian and Belarusian officials to attend

The Norwegian Gymnastics Federation withdrew as hosts to avoid welcoming ‘any officials or delegates from Russia or Belarus’.

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022

Rhys McClenaghan ‘relieved’ after hearing he can compete at Commonwealth Games

McClenaghan shot to prominence when he beat Olympic champion Max Whitlock to win gold on the Gold Coast in 2018.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022

Northern Ireland’s gymnasts win their fight to compete at Commonwealth Games

Rhys McClenaghan shot to prominence when he beat Olympic champion Max Whitlock to win gold on the Gold Coast in 2018.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022

Northern Ireland gymnasts cleared to compete at Commonwealth Games

Rhys McClenaghan, Eamon Montgomery and Ewan McAteer were told last month that they would not be permitted to compete in Birmingham

Belfast Live · Jun 27, 2022

Gymnasts to demand action from governing bodies after abuse scandals

Advocacy groups have called on the IOC and the sport’s own FIG to review the minimum age of 16 for female gymnasts, given men must be 18

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2022

Northern Ireland Minister hopeful of gymnastics resolution after athletes barred from Commonwealth Games

A number of Irish athletes have been barred from the games over their Northern Irish status.

Irish Mirror · Jun 1, 2022