USA Gymnastics is the designated national governing body of the olympic sport of gymnastics. The organization was so designed by the United States Olympic and Parlympic Committee (USOPC). USA Gymnastics is also the United States representative to the Dedration Internationale De Gymnatique (FIG), an organization whose purpose is to promote the development of hte sport of Gymnastics throughout the world. In addition to organizing the olympic and world gymnastics teams and other national teams, USA Gymnastics supports and promotes the sport of gymnastics thorugh athlete and coach development, event sanctioning, safety and education.