Sports: Gymnast Artur Davtyan among athletes qualified for Tokyo Olympics

Panorama, Armenia
June 5 2020

Sport 20:37 05/06/2020Armenia

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has published the revised Qualification System for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The new version, which has been approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), refers to Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics and Trampoline.

As the National Olympic Committee reports, under the new system, the qualification period for the Olympic Games has been extended until 29 June 2021 as set by the IOC. Among other changes is the minimum age of 16  required to participate in the Olympic Games in 2021.

The  names of artists who have already gained qualification for the Games have been confirmed. Armenian gymnast Artur Davtyan is in the list.

It is noted that the FIG is currently working with continental Gymnastics unions and the organizers of the World Cups on setting new dates for the remaining qualifying competitions.