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 one World Series and four World Cup / Series tournaments: Portimao (Rhythmic), Ponta Delgada (Aerobic), Porto (Artistic) and Loulé (Trampoline).