The International Gymnastics Federation has received two candidacies in view of the upcoming FIG Presidential election this fall. Contenders had until midnight on May 17 to submit their applications to the FIG through their national federations. …
Georges Guelzec (FRA), 68, President of the European Gymnastics Union (UEG)
Morinari Watanabe (JPN), 57, Secretary General of the Japan Gymnastics Association (JGA)
The Presidential election will be held during the FIG Congress October 18-20 in Tokyo. …
The five-day camp began Sunday, May 15, under the direction of national team coordinator Martha Karolyi. …
“It was a very successful camp, and everyone looks to be on the right track heading into the Olympic selection process,” said Karolyi. “I am very pleased with the high level of physical fitness and routine preparation demonstrated by our athletes.”