Tag: Hidenori Futagi

  • FIG President Recognized Japan’s Highest Honour

    FIG President Recognized Japan’s Highest Honour

    Lausanne (SUI) / Tokyo (JPN), April 11, 2013: On April 8, 2013, the Nippon Sport Science University (NSSU) in Tokyo granted the title of Dr Honoris Causa to Prof. Bruno Grandi (ITA), President of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG). The distinction pays tribute to the professor’s career and stellar work inside international sport over more…

  • The FIG order awarded for the first time!

    The FIG order awarded for the first time!

    Cancun (MEX), Oct 27, 2012: Established by decision of the FIG Executive in February 2012, the FIG Order was awarded for the first time Mr. Hidenori Futagi (JPN), President of the Japanese Gymnastic Association, and member of the FIG Foundation. This distinction honors the many humanitarian organized and funded by philanthropist in the world of…

  • FIG Foundation grants 60,000 francs

    FIG Foundation grants 60,000 francs

    Lausanne (SUI), July 17, 2012: The FIG Foundation has approved proposals advanced by its working group mandated to attribute scholarships to gymnasts for 2012. According to the rules, each FIG discipline on the Olympic programme (Men’s and Women’s Artistic, Rhythmic and Trampoline Gymnastics) shall receive three CHF 5,000 grants, a total allocation of CHF 60,000,…