Question

Explain the history of gymnastics in Olympics.

Answer 1

1. Ancient beginnings: Gymnastics began in ancient Greece about 2,500 years ago. It was used to train people for sporting activities and included tumbling, rope climbing and similar exercises.
2. Modern organisation: The Federation of International Gymnastics (FIG), the sport’s international governing body, was formed in 1881.
3. Olympic development: Gymnastics became part of the modern Olympic programme at the 1896 Olympics. Its Olympic competitions developed over time to include events for both men and women.
4. Notable milestones: At the 1976 Montreal Olympics, Nadia Comaneci became the first female gymnast to receive a perfect score. At the 2016 Rio Olympics, India’s Dipa Karmakar placed fourth in gymnastics and became the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympic gymnastics competition.