19.01.2021
International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) President Morinari Watanabe today visited the Turkish Olympic Committee’s (TOC) headquarters, Olympic House, in Istanbul.
Watanabe was welcomed by TOC President Prof. Dr. Uğur Erdener, TOC Secretary General Neşe Gündoğan and Turkish Gymnastics Federation (TCF) President Suat Çelen.
As part of the visit, the TOC informed Watanabe on the support it is providing to Turkish athletes, as well presenting videos on multiple projects run by the TOC to improve sports participation and performance in Turkey. Watanabe was also shown highlights from the Turkish gymnastics national team before visiting the TOC’s Olympic History Exhibition and Haluk San Sport Library situated within Olympic House.
In addition, Watanabe met with the TOC’s Sports Development and Corporate Communications units. Discussions centered on preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games, developments in Turkish gymnastics, the International Gymnastics Federation and Watanabe's views for the future of the international federation.