International German Judge Siegfried FUNK passed away...

* F.I.G. press release, Moutier July 17
Siegfried Funk - b orn on July 23, 1944, -
was very early involved in Gymnastics and he took responsibilities both on regional and national levels.
He was elected in 2004 as a Member of the FIG, as Secretary of the Men’s Technical Committee.
Courteous and honest, Siegfried Funk was highly esteemed by his colleagues of the judges’ community and also by the gymnasts, for his rigorous and fair behaviour while accomplishing his difficult task.
The FIG President, Prof. Bruno Grandi, currently attending the Pan-American Games in Rio de Janeiro (BRA), declared with emotion to the press: “Gymnastics lost a Friend. A man recognised for his sense of justice, his competence and his exemplary behaviour. We will all regret him!”
The entire Gymnastics community extends its deepest sympathy to the family as well as to the deceased’s loved ones.
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