TOP officials of the International Gymnastics Federation are in the country to inspect the competition venues that will be used for the 3rd Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships in November.
FIG Men Artistic Gymnastics Technical Committee President Andrew Tombs is in Manila with Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Technical Committee President Donatella Sacchi, MAG Senior Events Manager Stepane Detraz and WAG Senior Events Manager Celine Cachemaille.
They will be looking into the playing venues at that Manila Marriott Hotel and its surroundings areas at the Newport World Resorts.
“We welcome the leading technical officials from the FIG who will see to it the venue and other related areas meet the strict and rigid requirements for the 3rd Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships,” said Gymnastics Association of the Philippines president Cynthia Carrion.
The Manila Marriot Manila Grand Ballroom will be the site of the field of play.
Ten years ago, it was the 2015 Asia Taekwondo Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
FIG officials and LOC members will have an evaluation meeting regarding the competition layout, position and location of the superior jury judges, apparatus, sports presentation, awarding ceremony, mixed zone, and the entry and exit of the participants
“We have left no stone unturned so that the participants in this global junior gymnastics showcase will not only have great time competing at a world-class arena but also in a, safe, warm and hospitable environment,” added Carrion, the Local Organizing Committee Executive Director.
The FIG technical group will wind up their inspection tour on Friday by visiting the seven official hotels for the competition.
