F.I.G. is doing a superb job of “corporate” communication these days.
This is old news, but I love how it’s phrased on the FIG website:
… At mid-cycle, the 44 Council members took a moment to map out the months and years to come for its gymnasts.
No means no!
The elected members demonstrated a sense of courage and determination, turning a deaf ear to the usual “demons” that attempt to infiltrate the Federation time and again; this time around, proposals for podium warm-ups and a 15 year minimum age limit for female gymnasts.
As for the former, media demands sufficed for a rejection. The truth is podium warm-ups irritate TV broadcasters, who are looking for a certain rhythm, an entertaining show, highlights and short sequences. The downtime that would result from podium warm-ups would only serve to undermine entertainment quality and, worse, encourage networks to cover other discipline with a more suitable programme. …
Second proposal denied! The Council resisted the urge to go back in time and bring the minimum age limit down from 16 to 15 for female Artistic gymnasts. …
read more – FIG – 10th FIG Council Chiba (JPN), May 12 – 13, 2010
No means no!
You might disagree with Bruno Grandi, as I do, but you can’t accuse him of obfuscation. This press release is crystal clear.
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