JAKARTA - Indonesia officially elected to host the 1st Asian Gym for Life Challenge 2026. Hundreds of gymnastics for all communities in Asia are confirmed to appear in the event which will be held on October 15-18, 2026 in Yogyakarta.
The Chairman of the Indonesian Gymnastics Federation, Ita Yuliati, said the Executive Committee of the Asian Gymnastics Union (AGU) unanimously appointed Indonesia as the host after Thailand decided to withdraw as the organizer of the event.
"This is an event for one of the disciplines of gymnastics, namely gymnastics for all, where the entire gymnastics community can participate and register," said Ita in an official statement received.
Gymnastics for all or gymnastics for all is one of the disciplines of gymnastics that is inclusive and non-competitive that can be done by all levels of society regardless of age, gender, and ability.
This discipline focuses on pleasure, fitness, friendship, and the basics of gymnastics movements, as well as promoting health through group performance, performance, and recreation activities, and is not a competitive training.
Ita explained that the selection of Yogyakarta as the host to support one of the government's sport tourism programs, in addition to sport science and sport industry. He also hopes that in the future this event can be held every year.
"Yogyakarta is a city that has many tourist attractions and is suitable to become a sports tourism. We hope that this event can contribute and turn the wheels of the local economy," said Ita.
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