Artistic Gymnastics is a discipline in which competitive gymnasts perform short routines
   (ranging from approximately 30 to 90 seconds) on different apparatus, with less time for
   vaulting. Artistic gymnastics has become a popular spectator sports at the Summer Olympic
   Games.

    Women's events

   Uneven bars -gymnasts perform swinging, circling, transitional, and release moves, as well as
   moves that pass through the handstand.

   Balance beam - the gymnast performs a choreographed routine from 70 to 90 seconds in length
   consisting of leaps, acrobatic skills, turns and dance elements on a padded sprung beam.

   Floor exercise -the floor event occurs on a carpeted 12m × 12m square. Female gymnasts perform
   a choreographed exercise 70 to 90 seconds long with music. The music is instrumental and
   cannot include vocals. The routines consist of tumbling passes, series of jumps, dance
   elements, acrobatic skills, and turns.

   The vault - an event shared by both men and women, with little difference between the two
   categories. Gymnasts sprint down a runway before hurdling onto a spring board. The gymnast
   then rotates to a standing position. In advanced gymnastics, multiple twists and somersaults
   may be added before landing. 

    Men's events

   Floor exercise 

   Male gymnasts also perform on a 12m by 12m square. A series of tumbling passes are performed
   to demonstrate flexibility, strength, and balance. The gymnast must also show strength skills,
   including circles, scales, and press handstands. Men's floor routines usually have four passes
   that will total between 60–70 seconds and are performed without music, unlike the women's
   event. Rules require that gymnasts touch each corner of the floor at least once during their
   routine.

   Pommel horse 

   A typical pommel horse exercise involves both single leg and double leg work. Single leg
   skills are generally found in the form of scissors, an element often done on the pommels.
   Double leg work however, is the main staple of this event. The gymnast swings both legs in a
   circular motion (clockwise or counterclockwise depending on preference) and performs such
   skills on all parts of the apparatus

   Still rings 

   Still Rings is arguably the most physically demanding event. Gymnasts perform a routine
   demonstrating balance, strength, power, and dynamic. A routine must begin with an impressive
   mount, and must conclude with an equally impressive dismount.

   Parallel bars 

   Men perform on two bars slightly further than a shoulder's width apart and usually 1.75m high
   while executing a series of swings, balances, and releases that require great strength and
   coordination.

   High bar 

   A 2.4cm thick steel bar raised 2.5m above the landing area is all the gymnast has to hold onto
   as he performs giants (revolutions around the bar), release skills, twists, and changes of
   direction. By using all of the momentum from giants and then releasing at the proper point,
   enough height can be achieved for spectacular dismounts, such as a triple-back salto.

   The vault – see women.

   

   Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which single competitors or pairs, trios or even more
   (generally five) manipulate one or two apparatuses: Rope, Hoop, Ball, Clubs and Ribbon.
   Rhythmic Gymnastics is a sport that combines elements of ballet, gymnastics, theatrical dance,
   and apparatus manipulation.

   

   ROPE

   The fundamental requirements of a rope routine include leaps and skipping. Other elements
   include swings, throws, circles, rotations and figures of eight.

   HOOP

   Fundamental requirements of a hoop routine include rotation around the hand or body and
   rolling, as well as swings, circles, throws, and passes through and over the hoop.

   BALL

   Fundamental elements of a ball routine include throwing, bouncing or rolling, The gymnast must
   use both hands and work on the whole floor area whilst showing continuous flowing movement.

   CLUBS

   Fundamental elements of a clubs routine in include mills and small circles, asymmetric
   movements, throwing and catching. The gymnast must show use of the clubs in both hands and in
   one hand.

   RIBBON

   Compulsory elements for the ribbon include flicks, circles, snakes and spirals, and throws. It
   requires a high degree of co-ordination to form the spirals and circles as any knots which may
   accidentally form in the ribbon are penalised and any elements done while there is still a
   knot in the ribbon acquire additional deductions. During a ribbon routine, large, smooth and
   flowing movements are looked for.