The Youth Olympic Flame was lit for the first time on Friday in Ancient Olympia, Greece, signalling the start of a round-the-world journey, and a prelude to the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games.

For the first time in its history, the Czech Gymnastics Federation hosted a FIG Academy dedicated to the Foundation of Gymnastics.

A key figure and pioneer in the development of Gymnastics for All, Karl-Heinz Schwirtz celebrates his 80th birthday today, July 21, 2010.