Acrobatic Gymnastics (Mixed Pair)

An Acrobatic Gymnastics Mixed Pair consists of one male base and one female top athlete. The base partner uses their strength and stability to lift, throw, and balance the top partner in complex, choreographed routines.

This FIG discipline is judged based on three distinct criteria: difficulty, execution, and artistry. The pair must seamlessly combine strength-based balances with dynamic, high-flying flight elements to achieve a top score.

Routines include a combination of dynamic elements, where the base throws and catches the top, and balance elements, where the top holds difficult poses on the base's hands or shoulders. The choreography must demonstrate both extreme strength and artistic flair.

While Acrobatic Gymnastics is governed by the FIG (International Gymnastics Federation), it is not currently part of the standard Olympic program. However, the discipline holds its own World Championships and is featured in the World Games.