Reflecting on Cairo and Cottbus World Cups

Elevien’s Video and Result Book feature has already been used numerous times in small and mid-sized competitions, but Elevien and FIG jointly implementing it in two international gymnastics competitions of the highest level was a groundbreaking initiative and a true test of this different viewing experience.

After the FIG World Cup Cairo as the inaugural international gymnastics meet and the FIG World Cup Cottbus closely following, the Video and Result Book was a resounding success: 61,000 viewers from 50 countries worldwide dove into the action in the Elevien app to watch and share individual routine videos and their respective scores. Fans enjoyed their favourite gymnasts’ qualification routines, watching for a combined total of over 18,000 hours.

Beyond the numbers, the feedback from the gymnastics community on both international meets was overwhelmingly positive. Many viewers preferred an on-demand format that enables them to watch just the routines they want, including gymnasts and coaches who logged on to review their routines and compare them to the others.

Future collaborations

With two successful Video and Result Books behind us, Elevien and FIG are gearing up for an exciting lineup of gymnastics competitions to bring to a global audience:

• FIG Apparatus World Cup Baku (AZE), March 7 – Mar 10
• FIG World Challenge Cup Antalya (TUR), March 29 – Mar 31
• FIG World Challenge Cup Osijek (CRO), Apr 4 – Apr 7
• FIG Apparatus World Cup Doha (QAT), April 17 – Apr 20
• FIG World Challenge Cup Varna (BUL), May 23 – Mar 26
• FIG World Challenge Cup Koper (SLO), May 30 – Jun 2
• FIG World Challenge Cup Szombathely (HUN), Oct 4 – Oct 6

For each of these gymnastics meets, Elevien and FIG remain focussed on enhancing the viewing experience for gymnastics enthusiasts and bringing gymnastics closer to fans everywhere. This is why Elevien will offer in-app results of Qualifications and Finals, as well as immediate access to Qualification videos after each event final. The Video and Result Books of all Qualifications will remain available free of charge for gymnastics fans to rewatch and share long after the competitions are done.

Conclusion

As Elevien and FIG continue their collaborative efforts to bring gymnastics closer to fans of the sport, and with the Paris Olympic Games around the corner, there’s never been a better time to immerse yourself in the excitement of the sport. The journey to the Finals of the biggest competitions in artistic gymnastics has never been more accessible and engaging.

Ready to experience world-class gymnastics? Download the Elevien app now and get set for the upcoming competitions!