Suspensión a la Federación Portuguesa de Gimnasia

Suspension of the Portuguese Federation
Feb 16th, 2010

Financial litigation

LAUSANNE (SUI), FIG Office, February 16, 2010: The FIG has decided to suspend the Portuguese Gymnastics Federation due to non payment of their financial dues. The dispute is about important debts due to the Trampoline World Championships organisers and to the organisers of World Age Groups Competitions in 2009 in St-Petersburg (RUS). The sanction was pronounced after numerous warnings and upon termination of the probative period.

This decision abides by the rules in force and it enters into force immediately. Therefore, Portuguese gymnasts may not participate anymore in any FIG calendar competition.

The suspension shall be cancelled upon settlement of the financial situation by the Portuguese Gymnastics Federation

Suspension lifted

LAUSANNE (SUI), FIG Office, February 23, 2010: Suspended on February 16, 2010 for having failed to fulfil its financial obligations, the Portuguese Gymnastics Federation has settled with organisers of the World Championship and Age Group competitions in St Petersburg (RUS) 2009.

As a result, the FIG has lifted its suspension effective immediately.

The Portuguese Federation has been reinstated as an affiliated federation with full rights and may engage in its customary activities, such as preparation for three World Cup tournaments: Portimao (Rhythmic), Porto (Artistic) and Loulé (Trampoline).