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

  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.