This weekend, there was held a meeting of the Executive Committee of the European Union of Gymnastics at its headquarters in Lausanne (Switzerland).

At the meeting, there was considered a bid of Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation for hosting of the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in our country in 2020. Following the discussions, it was decided to organize the 34^th European Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Championships in the capital of Azerbaijan on May 6-10. Paris (France) was entrusted with the organization of the 33^rd European Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Championships (May 13-17).

According to the new rules of the International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG) for 2017-2020 Olympic Cycle, the European Championships qualify for Tokio-2020 as well.

Moreover, Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation will organize the qualifying World Cup series in 3 gymnastics disciplines (Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline Gymnastics and Rhythmic gymnastics), as well as the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships prior to the next Olympiad.