FIG – We are Gymnastics! FIG, the international governing body for gymnastics, is an independent non-profit organisation composed of 142 national member federations worldwide. Established in 1881 and recognised as the sole competent authority in gymnastics by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), FIG is the first international sports federation and has participated in the Olympic Games since their revival in 1896. Governing the disciplines of Gymnastics for All, Men's Artistic, Women's Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline, Aerobic and Acrobatic Gymnastics, FIG is dedicated to the development of gymnastics worldwide and to the organisation of its official events. FIG and its continental gymnastics unions for Europe (UEG), Africa (UAG), Pan-America (PAGU), and Asia (AGU) are affiliated to the IOC, SportAccord, the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF), the International World Games Association (IWGA), the International University Sports Federation (FISU) and the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). The FIG Office with its 28-person staff is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.