Longines and the International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG) have agreed to pursue their long-standing partnership for a further four years. Recently, at FIG headquarters in Lausanne, the contract, which will run until 2012, was signed by Walter von Känel, President of Longines, and Professor Bruno Grandi, FIG President. In 2010, this successful partnership will celebrate its 25th anniversary, an important milestone for both partners.


Walter von Känel, President of Longines, Professor Bruno Grandi, FIG President

As official partner and timekeeper, Longines is involved in FIG competitions, providing the infrastructure and personnel needed to manage the scoring systems, to process the inputted data and to relay the results on TV screens and score boards.


Walter von Känel, President of Longines Christophe Berthaud, Professor Bruno Grandi, FIG President, General Manager Swiss Timing, André F. Gueisbuhler, FIG General Secretary


The FIG and Longines have stepped up their efforts to develop technological solutions which will improve the presentation of judges' scores. Initial results will be on show at the 2009 World Gymnastics Championships, to be held in London this autumn (October).

Source: Longines
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