FAI President Dr. John Grubbström has been honoured with the prestigious Yuri Gagarin Medal. It was presented by Andre Pomorenko of the Federation Aeronautical Sports of Russia at the recent CIAM Plenary Meeting.

The medal was presented on behalf of the Federation Aeronautical Sports of Russia in commemoration of the close association of the Federation Aeronautical Sports of Russia and the FAI since Yuri Gagarin's "first man in space" flight on 12th April 1961, which was recognised by the FAI as a World Record.

By awarding the FAI President with the Yuri Gagarin Medal, the Federation Aeronautical Sports of Russia wished to celebrate both the fiftieth anniversary of the flight and the association with the FAI.