Four Continents Gymnastics Championships
The Four Continents Gymnastics Championships refers to two distinct competitions, organized by different federations in different disciplines. In rhythmic gymnastics the tournaments were organized from 1978 to 2001 by the International Gymnastics Federation. In aesthetic group gymnastics the tournaments have been organized by the International Federation of Aesthetic Group Gymnastics since 2014. The events gather competitors from four continents: Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania.
Rhythmic gymnastics
The Four Continents Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships was a biennial rhythmic gymnastics tournament proposed to the International Gymnastics Federation by Evelyn Koop from Canada and original named the "Pacific Rim Championships". The purpose was to provide a corresponding event to the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships as a chance for rhythmic gymnasts from non-European nations to compete internationally and to develop programs outside of Europe. All of the editions of the championships were officially organized by FIG.The first edition was organized in 1978 in Toronto, Canada. Six countries competed there, with Australia being represented for the first time in international competition; Brazil, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and the United States also competed. Cuba declined an invitation as Taiwan was set to compete, and Taiwan withdrew after the People's Republic of China was accepted as a FIG member. The last edition of the tournament was held in Curitiba, Brazil, in 2001, with 13 participating countries.