The doping case regarding the Spanish Gymnast Gervasio Deferr has been resolved by the FIG Disciplinary Commission.

Moutier, March 04, 2002: The Russian Rhythmic gymnasts, Alina Kabaeva and Irina Tchachina were both declared positive at a doping control test during the Goodwill Games in Brisbane in August, 2001.

June 15 – 17, 2001 at the Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships (Juniors and Seniors) in Geneva, during the competition, four Norwegian WADA delegates commissioned by the World Antidoping Agency (AMA-WADA) proceeded with antidoping controls concurrently with the official controls carried out by the Swiss Olympic Association, and under the supervision of the European Union and the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique.