— Published July 29, 2026

World Gymnastics is looking for a new secretary general

Gymnastics

Nicolas Buompane, who has held the position since 2019, will step down as Secretary General of World Gymnastics at the end of the year. He announced his decision to the Executive Committee, stating his desire to pursue a new direction in his professional career. A recruitment process has been launched to find his successor.

« I would like to sincerely thank Nicolas for his commitment and the work he has accomplished throughout his term as Secretary GeneralPresident Morinari Watanabe responded. On behalf of World Gymnastics, I wish him much success in this new chapter of his professional career. "Buompane will ensure a smooth transition and that ongoing projects are properly transferred to his successor."