Gymnastics Worlds Tokyo confirmed

With Figure Skating Worlds Tokyo postponed, many were wondering what would happen to Artistic Worlds scheduled for Oct. 7-16th.

FIG TV Rights & Sales Manager Olivier Strebel:

…. The earthquake occurred just before my flight landed in Tokyo and it took 24 hours to land in from above Tokyo. But it’s nothing to me considering people who became victims of the disaster. I would like to extend my deep condolence to the deceased people and pray for Japan’s earliest possible recovery. Although in this kind of situation, people welcomed me very warmly and I would like to express my gratitude for their kindness from the bottom of my heart.

Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, the competition venue for the championships was impressive in terms of the size as well as facilities. …

Mr. Watanabe, Secretary General of the Organizing Committee for the World Championships promised me to make the best possible competition. After the inspection, now I’m quite confident that we can make the best competition. …

read more on the official competition website – Mr. Strabel of FIG Visits Japan for Inspection

Thanks Ono.

Bruno Grandi:

… “We are deeply troubled by the intensity with which catastrophe has struck Japan, and on behalf of the FIG authorities I would like to extend to you the sympathy of an entire international Gymnastics community. We stand beside you in a spirit of solidarity, ready to face this tragedy at your side; we will come to your aid and help you rebuild,” …