In 1989 Rhythmic Gymnastics became an event in the Gymnastics competitions and in 1989 national gymnast Faiznur Miskin took home five gold medals in the rhythmic gymnastics team and individual events. Her success convinced the Olympic Council of Malaysia and National Sports Council of Malaysia that gymnastics was a sport that Malaysia could excel at on a global level.
Gymnastics in Malaysia
Gymnastics is a sport that requires balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination and endurance. Encouraging teamwork and mobility, gymnastics provides a unique opportunity to promote an active and healthy lifestyle.
Purpose
We believe in identifying a person’s passion, skill and strength and allowing them to perform accordingly
Integrity
We expect our gymnasts to maintain a high level of integrity; demonstrating good sportsmanship, respect for others and taking responsibility for their actions.
Discipline
We believe in adhering to the code of discipline in accordance with the The Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique statutes.
Artistic Gymnastics
Artistic Gymnastics is a discipline of gymnastics where athletes perform short routines between 30-90 seconds on different apparatuses with little time for vaulting using their physical strength, flexibility, poise, control and coordination. The Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique designs the code of points and governs all aspects of international elite competition.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Rhythmic Gymnastics is a fusion of sport and art; combining elements of ballet, gymnastics and skilful manipulation of the ball, rope, ribbon, hoop or cube; throwing, spinning, rolling and catching it. The choreography is performed individually or in a group of up to five people and must cover the entire floor with a balance of jumping, leaping, balancing and pivots. The sport requires a high level of athletic skill, key movements, strength, flexibility, endurance and hand-eye coordination.
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National Teams
The Malaysian gymnastics team represents Malaysia in FIG international competitions. Since 1978, the Malaysian Gymnastics Federation has administered and developed the sport of Gymnastics to become one of the leading sports associations in the country.
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The purpose of the following documents is to identify the rules, regulations and code of conduct that the Malaysian Gymnastics Federation adheres to.