Breathtakingly marvelous and a highly artistic sport, artistic gymnastic is an important event in Olympic Games. Extremely pleasing to the eyes, this magnificent event requires strength, flexibility, and balance. Originated long back, this event was always a popular event in Olympics. After 1896 Athens Olympics, this event underwent many changes and the modern gymnastics, beautifully shaped and perfectly organized as we see these days, appeared in 1920 Olympics, after a series of changes. The men's individual apparatus debuted in 1924 Paris Olympics whereas women's team event made its debut in 1928. However, women's individual apparatus competitions debuted later, in 1952. In 2012, London Olympics gymnastic competitions are scheduled to be held between 28 July and 7 August 2012, at North Greenwich Arena on the River Thames. The venue is expected to pull a fat, enthusiastic crowd to watch this event. Given below is some information that would help you understand this event better. The schedule of the competitions is also provided.
Artistic Gymnastics Events In London 2012 Olympics
Men's Events
Artistic gymnastics is one of the most popular events in London Olympics 2012. Here is the schedule and other details of the competitions for you reference.
Schedule Of Artistic Gymnastics Events
- Floor exercises men
- Horizontal bar men
- Individual all-round men
- Parallel bars men
- Pommel horse men
- Rings men
- Team competition men
- Vault men
Women's Events
- Balance beam women
- Floor exercises women
- Individual all-round women
- Team competition women
- Uneven bars women
- Vault women
Schedule Of Events
28 July 2012
11:00-13:10
28 July 2012
11:00-13:10
- Men's Qualification - Subdivision 1
15:30-17:40
- Men's Qualification - Subdivision 2
20:00-22:10
- Men's Qualification - Subdivision 3
29 July 2012
09:30-12:45
09:30-12:45
- Women's Qualification - Subdivision 1
- Women's Qualification - Subdivision 2
14:45-18:00
- Women's Qualification - Subdivision 3
- Women's Qualification - Subdivision 4
20:00-21:30
- Women's Qualification - Subdivision 5
30 July 2012
16:30-19:30
16:30-19:30
- Men's Team Final
31 July 2012
16:30-18:40
16:30-18:40
- Women's Team Final
01 August 2012
16:30-19:35
16:30-19:35
- Men's Individual All-Around Final
02 August 2012
16:30-18:30
16:30-18:30
- Women's Individual All-Around Final
05 August 2012
14:00-16:15
14:00-16:15
- Men's Floor Exercise Final
- Women's Vault Final
- Men's Pommel Horse Final
06 August 2012
14:00-16:20
14:00-16:20
- Men's Rings Final
- Women's Uneven Bars Final
- Men's Vault Final
07 August 2012
14:00-17:05
14:00-17:05
- Men's Parallel Bars Final
- Women's Beam Final
- Men's Horizontal Bar Final
- Women's Floor Exercise Final
Quota Of Athletes
A total of 196 (98 men, 98 women) athletes are expected to take part in 14 medal events of artistic gymnastics in London Olympics 2012.
Game
Artistic gymnastics is performed individually or in teams and there are separate competitions held for men and women. Participants have to perform on individual apparatus to win gold. Each apparatus is made a separate category. Men compete on pommel horse, floor, rings, parallel bars, vault, and horizontal bar while women compete on uneven bars, vault, floor and balance beam. The overall top 24 gymnasts are declared eligible to proceed further and participate in the all-around final. The top eight scorers in each apparatus category are declared eligible to participate in individual apparatus finals. Only a maximum of two competitors per nation can compete in either the all-around or apparatus finals.
Scoring
The performances of the participants are rated by two panels of judges. One of these panels rate the degree of difficulty or start value, while the other panel considers other aspects like execution, composition and artistry. Strength, flexibility, and balance are considered as the keys to success in this breathtakingly artistic and hugely competitive sport. Earlier the scoring were done on the basis of 10 but now, it is left open ended with highest score usually coming upto 15-17.
A total of 196 (98 men, 98 women) athletes are expected to take part in 14 medal events of artistic gymnastics in London Olympics 2012.
Game
Artistic gymnastics is performed individually or in teams and there are separate competitions held for men and women. Participants have to perform on individual apparatus to win gold. Each apparatus is made a separate category. Men compete on pommel horse, floor, rings, parallel bars, vault, and horizontal bar while women compete on uneven bars, vault, floor and balance beam. The overall top 24 gymnasts are declared eligible to proceed further and participate in the all-around final. The top eight scorers in each apparatus category are declared eligible to participate in individual apparatus finals. Only a maximum of two competitors per nation can compete in either the all-around or apparatus finals.
Scoring
The performances of the participants are rated by two panels of judges. One of these panels rate the degree of difficulty or start value, while the other panel considers other aspects like execution, composition and artistry. Strength, flexibility, and balance are considered as the keys to success in this breathtakingly artistic and hugely competitive sport. Earlier the scoring were done on the basis of 10 but now, it is left open ended with highest score usually coming upto 15-17.