International Federation of Gymnastics - Age Eligibility Rules

Age Eligibility Rules

FIG regulates the age at which gymnasts are allowed to participate in senior-level competitions. The purpose is to protect young gymnasts but it has caused some controversy and there have been cases of age falsification.

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