Gymnastics Federation of India

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Gymnastics Federation of India
SportGymnastics
JurisdictionNational
FoundedFebruary 17, 1951 (1951-02-17)
AffiliationInternational Gymnastics Federation
HeadquartersNew Delhi
PresidentSudhir Mital
Official website
gymfedindia.com

The Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI) is the governing and controlling body of gymnastics in India. It was established on 17 February 1951.[1] It is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860,[2] and is affiliated to the International Gymnastics Federation.[3] GFI organised the first national gymnastics championship in 1952 in Madras. Each year, they hold national championships in the following categories: Senior Artistic, Junior Artistic, Sub Junior Artistic, Rhythmic & Aerobic, and Acrobatics & Tumbling.[4] Sudhir Mital serves as the current president of GFI.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "GFI :: Gymnastics Federation of India". gymfedindia.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  2. ^ Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 (gymfedindia.com)
  3. ^ "Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique". www.gymnastics.sport. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  4. ^ "GFI :: Gymnastics Federation of India". gymfedindia.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
  5. ^ "Indian gymnastics body gets new office bearers". The Times of India. 5 November 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 May 2024.