sport aid - Germany / Federal Republic of Germany 1984 - 80 Pfennig

The issue of special stamps with surcharges in favor of the »Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe«, whose patron is the Federal President, is to help the social tasks and tasks of the foundation in all areas of sport. The sports brands are dedicated this year to the theme »Olympic Games 1984«. Rhythmic gymnastics is the sport-oriented form of gymnastics. Since 1963 there are world championships. In 50 member associations of the International Gymnastics Federation Rhythmic Gymnastics belongs to the competition program. Although quite different styles were practiced in the individual countries at the beginning, today generally recognized evaluation criteria are available. The national and international competition program includes the Kürvierkampf the individual gymnasts and the group gymnastics. Typical hand tools are ball, hoop, rope, club and ribbon - they are also used in combination in group gymnastics. Rhythmic gymnastics requires an artistic ability bordering coordination. The high level of choreography, the close interplay of music and movement and the aesthetics of the lecture make the rhythmic gymnastics an attractive and popular sport. From 1984, the Rhythmic Gymnastics belongs to the program of the Olympic Games.