AGU Executive Committee Meets in Kuching and Confirms Key Decisions for 2026
Kuching, Malaysia – 29 January 2026 The Executive Committee of the Asian Gymnastics Union (AGU) convened in Kuching, Malaysia, on 29 January 2026, where several important decisions were taken concerning continental events, development programmes, and governance matters.
Allocation of Major AGU Events 2026
The Executive Committee confirmed the hosts of several key AGU events scheduled for 2026.
The Asian Gym for Life Challenge 2026 will be hosted by Indonesia from 7–11 November 2026, following the withdrawal of Thailand due to unforeseen circumstances. The proposal was approved unanimously.
The 2026 Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships were awarded to the Philippines after the reopening of the bidding process.
The 2026 Trampoline Gymnastics Asian Championships were unanimously awarded to Hong Kong, China, to be held from 21–25 May 2026.
AGU Development Projects
The Executive Committee reviewed the 2025 AGU Development Projects Report and approved the distribution of the 2026 AGU Development Projects, continuing AGU’s commitment to the development of gymnastics across Asia.
Technical Matters
The Executive Committee received technical updates regarding the 2026 Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games.
In addition, AGU will submit a proposal to World Gymnastics requesting an increase in Asia’s quota for the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, with the aim of expanding opportunities for Asian gymnasts at the global level.
Governance and Regulatory Decisions
The Executive Committee confirmed that the entry fee of USD 100 per athlete, previously approved, will be distributed equally between the Organizing Committee and AGU.
A new provision will be introduced into future bidding files requiring a financial deposit as a guarantee of event organization. The applicable conditions in the event of cancellation will be determined according to timing and circumstances.
It was also approved that Local Organizing Committees must submit their competition directives no later than six (6) months prior to the event date, and this requirement will be included in future bidding procedures.
Furthermore, the Executive Committee approved that the final appointments of new AGU Commissions will be made by the AGU President.
