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The 17th Artistic Gymnastics World Cup finals are set to begin today at Aspire Dome in Doha, following the completion of intense qualification rounds. The event has already showcased outstanding performances, highlighting the rise of global talents and the increasing competitive spirit across all apparatus.
In the men’s floor exercise, Kazakhstan’s Karim Miladi and Tamberk, alongside Britain’s Sam Mostafavi, have secured their spots in the finals. Jordan’s Ahmad Abu Al Soud impressed on the pommel horse, joining Kazakhstan’s Karbanov and China’s Hong Yang Ming in the final. On the still rings, Armenia’s Davtyan and Artur Avetisyan advanced, alongside China’s Yu Hao.
In the women’s competition, the legendary Oksana Chusovitina from Uzbekistan reached the vault final, joined by Hungary’s Greta Mayer, Slovenia’s Tjasa Kysselef, and fellow Hungarian Sara Peter. Australia’s Keira McDonald, Canada’s Audrey Rousseau, and Ukraine’s Denali Bork all made it to the uneven bars final.
There was also strong Arab representation. Qatar’s Rakan Al Hareth delivered an impressive performance, while Jordan’s Ahmad Abu Al Soud earned widespread praise for securing his place in the pommel horse final. Qatar’s Salma Nasser, in her second consecutive World Cup appearance, also showed significant growth, further solidifying her place in the sport.
Championship Director Abeer Al Buainain praised the high level of competition and expressed excitement for the upcoming finals, noting that the closeness in skill levels would make the final rounds even more thrilling. She acknowledged the athletes’ outstanding performances and anticipated more surprises as the event progresses.
Morinari Watanabe, President of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), commended Qatar for its exceptional organization, highlighting the country’s rising status as a premier destination on the global gymnastics calendar. With a stellar lineup of athletes and a strong infrastructure, the stage is set for a captivating conclusion to the 17th Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Doha.