gymnastics — is a growth area for Chinese sporting success, particularly in men’s events. China’s version of the ‘dream team’ is the Chinese men’s gymnastics squad that won the team gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, after taking silver in the two prior Summer … Encyclopedia of Contemporary Chinese Culture
gymnastics — /jim nas tiks/, n. 1. (used with a pl. v.) gymnastic exercises. 2. (used with a sing. v.) the practice art, or competitive sport of gymnastic exercises. 3. (used with a pl. v.) mental feats or other exercises of skill: Verbal gymnastics. [1645… … Universalium
Gymnastics — This article is about the general sport. For a specific form of gymnastics, see Gymnastics (disambiguation). Gymnastics is a sport involving performance of exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and balance.… … Wikipedia
educational gymnastics — lavinamoji gimnastika statusas T sritis Kūno kultūra ir sportas apibrėžtis Fizinių pratimų sistema pagrindiniams mankštos judesiams ir jų deriniams mokyti, fizinėms ypatybėms lavinti. atitikmenys: angl. educational gymnastics; training gymnastics … Sporto terminų žodynas
Artistic gymnastics — Highest governing body FIG Registered players 1881 Characteristics Contact … Wikipedia
Michigan Wolverines women's gymnastics — Founded: 1976 University University of Michigan Conference … Wikipedia
Uniform (gymnastics) — Athletes competing or training artistic gymnastics wear specific attire. The standard of dress for international competition is regulated by the FIG and the Code of Points . WomenLeotardsFor women, the standard competition uniform is a leotard.… … Wikipedia
Rhythmic gymnastics — Rhythmic gymnasts from Greece in the 2000 Sydney Olympics Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which individuals or teams of competitors (from 2 to 6 people) manipulate one or two pieces of apparatus: rope, clubs, hoop, ball, ribbon and Free (no… … Wikipedia
Mat (gymnastics) — For other uses, see Mat (disambiguation). Mats are used for safety in gymnastics, and in training new skills. They are usually a piece of foam ranging from 1.5 28 inches thick, covered in a vinyl or plastic lining. The foam ranges in density … Wikipedia
Age requirements in gymnastics — The age requirements in gymnastics are established by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique and regulate the age at which athletes are allowed to participate in senior level competitions.History of age requirements in artistic… … Wikipedia