Over the past week, several notable events have occurred in the world of gymnastics:
Upcoming World Championships:
- The 54th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships are scheduled to take place in Rotterdam, Netherlands, from October 17 to 25, 2026. The competition will be held at Rotterdam Ahoy, featuring athletes from around the globe. (worldgymnastics.org)
Team Selections:
- USA Gymnastics announced the women’s team for the 2026 World Championships, comprising Claire Pease, Charleigh Bullock, Skye Blakely, Reese Esponda, and Hezly Rivera. Dulcy Caylor is named as the traveling replacement athlete. (insidegymnastics.com)
- Belgium, Italy, and Sweden have finalized their rosters for the World Championships. Belgium’s team includes Descamps, De Wilde, Vaelen, Vansteenkiste, and Vieuxtemps, with Ghekiere as a reserve. Italy’s team consists of Esposito, Iorio, Marano, Perotti, and Tonelli. Sweden has replaced Jennifer Williams with Nora Hanfelt. (gigaprogym.com)
Training Camps:
- Armenia’s national artistic gymnastics team is conducting a training camp in Germany from October 2 to 12 in preparation for the World Championships. The team includes Artur Davtyan, Artur Avetisyan, Hamlet Manukyan, and Mamikon Khachatryan. (armenpress.am)
Competitions:
- The 10th Golden Age Gym Festival took place in Les Sables d’Olonne, France, from October 4 to 9, 2026. The event featured gymnasts from 21 countries participating in workshops, performances, and cultural exchanges. (europeangymnastics.com)
- The Ghost & Goblin 2026 Vault Meets were held at Forest Lake High School Field House in Minnesota on October 10–11, 2026. The event included various gymnastics sessions and activities. (vaultgymnastics.com)
Awards and Honors:
- Former USA Gymnastics President & CEO Li Li Leung was honored with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s 2026 Torch Award. (usagym.org)
These events highlight the dynamic and global nature of the gymnastics community, with athletes and organizations worldwide preparing for upcoming competitions and celebrating achievements.
