Gymnastics is a sport. The sport is governed internationally by World Gymnastics (FIG). It has featured at the Olympic Games since 1896 (30 editions). Wikidata lists 18 disciplines or variants under it.
PractitionersGymnast, Gymnastics coach
Governing bodyWorld Gymnastics (FIG), African Gymnastics Union, Asian Gymnastics Union
Olympic statusOn the programme · since 1896
Family tree
Disciplines and variants
18
Acrobatic gymnasticsCompetitive sport involving acrobatics and gymnasticsAcrobaticsPerformance of extraordinary human feats of balance, agility, and...Aerobic gymnasticsCompetitive sport originating from traditional aerobics in which...AerobicsForm of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise...Artistic gymnasticsSportPilatesPhysical fitness systemRhythmic gymnasticsGymnastics discipline in which gymnasts perform on a floor with an...Trampoline gymnasticsGymnastic sportTumblingGymnastics discipline
Aesthetic group gymnasticsGymnastic sport
Extreme Martial ArtsHybrid martial arts style
Gymnastic formation1 sub-disciplines
Industrial gymnastics
Para-gymnasticsGymnastics for disabled athletes
Swiss national sportsThree traditional Swiss sports: Schwingen, Steinstossen, and Hornussen
TeamGymGymnastics competition
TrickingTraining discipline that combines gymnastics as and breakdancing
Water gymnastics
Olympic Games
Olympic history
Editions where Gymnastics or one of its disciplines was on the programme. Filled boxes mark the sport itself, outlined ones its disciplines; the small number is the count of medal events where recorded.
Multi-sport events
At other multi-sport games
| Games | Editions | First | Latest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Youth Olympic Games | 2 | 2014 | 2018 | 2014, 2018 |
| World Games | 3 | 1981 | 2009 | 1981, 2005, 2009 |
| Summer World University Games | 27 | 1961 | 2025 | 2005, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2023, 2025 … |
| Pan American Games | 19 | 1951 | 2023 | 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, 2023 … |
| Asian Games | 14 | 1974 | 2026 | 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2023, 2026 … |
| South American Games | 10 | 1982 | 2026 | 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2026 … |
| Commonwealth Games | 10 | 1978 | 2022 | 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022 … |
| African Games | 6 | 1991 | 2019 | 1991, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2015, 2019 |
| European Youth Olympic Festival | 5 | 2011 | 2023 | 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2023 |
| Mediterranean Games | 4 | 2001 | 2018 | 2001, 2009, 2013, 2018 |
| Central American and Caribbean Games | 4 | 2006 | 2026 | 2006, 2010, 2014, 2026 |
| Island Games | 3 | 2009 | 2017 | 2009, 2013, 2017 |
| Games of the Small States of Europe | 2 | 2013 | 2015 | 2013, 2015 |
| European Games | 2 | 2015 | 2019 | 2015, 2019 |
| Bolivarian Games | 2 | 2013 | 2017 | 2013, 2017 |
| Arab Games | 1 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Goodwill Games | 1 | 1998 | 1998 | 1998 |
| Islamic Solidarity Games | 1 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
Governance
Governing bodies
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Equipment and playing area
Playing area