Over 400 of the world's top artistic gymnasts from 84 nations will compete at the 54th World Championships in Rotterdam from 20-25 October. Qualification places for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics are up for grabs, and the action can be watched live across the BBC.
The competition carries extra importance this year, as the top three nations in each team event will earn Olympic places. China and Japan's men's teams start as favourites, while Great Britain retained the European title in August with a near-flawless display and could challenge for a medal. The USA women have won every team final since 2011 and will rely on the experience of Skye Blakely, competing at her fourth World Championships. The Russians, competing under neutral status, are European women's gold medallists, but reigning world all-around champion Angelina Melnikova was among three female gymnasts denied a visa to compete in Rotterdam.
Reigning champion Daiki Hashimoto of Japan is vying for a fourth consecutive men's all-around world title, while Algerian Kaylia Nemour has a golden opportunity to become the first African winner in the women's event. Brazilian Rebeca Andrade returns to a major global championship for the first time since her four-medal haul at the 2024 Olympics.
Great Britain, fourth at the most recent Olympics and European Championships, is led by Alice Kinsella, who returns 13 months after becoming a mother. Team members include Jake Jarman, the Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist on floor and a two-time world champion, and Courtney Tulloch, known as Great Britain's 'King of the Rings'. Other names include Harry Hepworth, Joe Fraser, Reuben Ward, Becky Downie and Ruby Evans.
Source: BBC Sport · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing