SPORTS PLAYED IN NIGERIA : GYMNASTICS
Gymnastics is a sport that includes exercises requiring balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and endurance. The movements involved in gymnastics contribute to the development of the arms, legs, shoulders, back, chest, and abdominal muscle groups.
The Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria is the overall governing body of the sports of gymnastics in Nigeria. Established in 1975, the body is affiliated to the International Federation of Gymnastics with the mission of “an all round development of gymnastics in Nigeria and beyond
The origin of this sport dates back to the ancient Greeks exercises associated with mounting and dismounting a horse with started in Sparta and Athens.
Gymnastics is not popular in Nigeria compared to other sports, specifically the modern Olympics. The country so far has not made any record in competitive modern Olympic gymnastics due to poor facilities, lack of sponsors and absence of national competitions.
In 2007, eleven Nigeria gymnasts represented the country at African All-Stars Level 4 to 10 System Gymnastics Event in South Africa that was held from August 2nd to August 5th 2017.