On January 6, 2012, the Portuguese Gymnastics Federation elected Mr João Paulo Oliveira do Nascimento e da Rocha as its President.

The FIG Academies, a worldwide education programme for coaches in the federation’s six competitive disciplines that was launched in 2002, celebrated the 10th year of its existence in 2011.

The international season for Aerobic Gymnastics in 2012 will be highlighted by the 5th World Age Group Competitions and 12th World Championships in Sofia (BUL).