Gymnastics Federation of India
Sports governing body in India
Sport | Gymnastics |
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Jurisdiction | National |
Founded | February 17, 1951 (1951-02-17) |
Affiliation | International Gymnastics Federation |
Headquarters | New Delhi |
President | Sudhir Mital |
Official website | |
gymfedindia | |
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
- ^ "GFI :: Gymnastics Federation of India". gymfedindia.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 (gymfedindia.com)
- ^ "Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique". www.gymnastics.sport. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "GFI :: Gymnastics Federation of India". gymfedindia.com. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Indian gymnastics body gets new office bearers". The Times of India. 5 November 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
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