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Gymnastics Governing Bodies and Organizations

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Which organization is responsible for overseeing and regulating gymnastics worldwide?

  1. International Gymnastics Federation (FIG)

  2. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

  3. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  4. United States Gymnastics Federation (USAG)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) is the international governing body for gymnastics. It is responsible for setting the rules and regulations for the sport, as well as organizing and overseeing international competitions.

When was the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) founded?

  1. 1881

  2. 1896

  3. 1906

  4. 1921


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) was founded in 1881 in Liège, Belgium.

Which country currently holds the presidency of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG)?

  1. United States

  2. Switzerland

  3. Japan

  4. Russia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As of 2023, Morinari Watanabe of Japan holds the presidency of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG).

How many member federations are currently affiliated with the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG)?

  1. 145

  2. 156

  3. 167

  4. 178


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As of 2023, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has 145 member federations representing countries from all over the world.

Which organization is responsible for overseeing and regulating gymnastics in the United States?

  1. International Gymnastics Federation (FIG)

  2. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

  3. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  4. United States Gymnastics Federation (USAG)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The United States Gymnastics Federation (USAG) is the national governing body for gymnastics in the United States. It is responsible for setting the rules and regulations for the sport, as well as organizing and overseeing national competitions.

When was the United States Gymnastics Federation (USAG) founded?

  1. 1865

  2. 1894

  3. 1922

  4. 1950


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States Gymnastics Federation (USAG) was founded in 1865 as the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Gymnastics Division.

Which country currently holds the presidency of the United States Gymnastics Federation (USAG)?

  1. United States

  2. Switzerland

  3. Japan

  4. Russia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As of 2023, Li Li Leung of the United States holds the presidency of the United States Gymnastics Federation (USAG).

How many member clubs are currently affiliated with the United States Gymnastics Federation (USAG)?

  1. 1,200

  2. 1,500

  3. 1,800

  4. 2,100


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As of 2023, the United States Gymnastics Federation (USAG) has approximately 1,800 member clubs across the country.

Which organization is responsible for overseeing and regulating gymnastics in Canada?

  1. International Gymnastics Federation (FIG)

  2. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

  3. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  4. Gymnastics Canada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gymnastics Canada is the national governing body for gymnastics in Canada. It is responsible for setting the rules and regulations for the sport, as well as organizing and overseeing national competitions.

When was Gymnastics Canada founded?

  1. 1924

  2. 1934

  3. 1944

  4. 1954


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Gymnastics Canada was founded in 1969 as the Canadian Gymnastics Federation.

Which country currently holds the presidency of Gymnastics Canada?

  1. Canada

  2. Switzerland

  3. Japan

  4. Russia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As of 2023, Ian Moss of Canada holds the presidency of Gymnastics Canada.

How many member clubs are currently affiliated with Gymnastics Canada?

  1. 500

  2. 700

  3. 900

  4. 1,100


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As of 2023, Gymnastics Canada has approximately 900 member clubs across the country.

Which organization is responsible for overseeing and regulating gymnastics in the United Kingdom?

  1. International Gymnastics Federation (FIG)

  2. Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

  3. International Olympic Committee (IOC)

  4. British Gymnastics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

British Gymnastics is the national governing body for gymnastics in the United Kingdom. It is responsible for setting the rules and regulations for the sport, as well as organizing and overseeing national competitions.

When was British Gymnastics founded?

  1. 1888

  2. 1898

  3. 1908

  4. 1918


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

British Gymnastics was founded in 1908 as the Amateur Gymnastics Association.

Which country currently holds the presidency of British Gymnastics?

  1. United Kingdom

  2. Switzerland

  3. Japan

  4. Russia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As of 2023, Sarah Powell of the United Kingdom holds the presidency of British Gymnastics.

How many member clubs are currently affiliated with British Gymnastics?

  1. 1,000

  2. 1,200

  3. 1,400

  4. 1,600


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

As of 2023, British Gymnastics has approximately 1,400 member clubs across the United Kingdom.

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