Without watching scores, I’d ASSuMEd Japan had beaten China due to higher difficulty. I was way wrong.
AA Final Qualifiers
Arsenii Dukhno from that Putin nation was easily the top AA gymnast. And he did not have a perfect competition. He’ll definitely contend in the AA at the Los Angeles Olympics. Amazing Vault and Tumbling for a gymnast with a build more suited to swinging.
super exciting to see all the new faces at a World Championships โ gymnasts and coaches
it’s safe to say that the concept of a World Artistic Jr Championships is well accepted now. 10 more nations sent Juniors to this meet for the first time.
we always have to admit that it’s silly to have small nations like Malta (pop. 520,000) compete against huge nations like China. That said, Algeria has an Olympic champion. It’s possible.
it’s great to see good gymnastics from unexpected small nations. Sophie St John from Malta is a name to remember, for example.
while level of gymnastics is mixed, I found the level of Jr. WAGmostly closer to Senior level than MAG
myself and some of the judges I spoke with were impressed with the ARTISTRY of these young gymnasts on Floor. Entertaining choreography.
the FIG WTC push to improve artistry on Beam and Floor worked
all those competing in Manila will be eligible for senior level competition by 2028 Olympics
Competitors to watch includeย Elena Colasย (FRA) andย Muneta Rinonย (JPN), the reigning womenโs Junior European and Junior Asian All-Around champions, respectively.ย Charleigh Bullockย (USA), who earned five gold medals at the Junior Pan American Games earlier this year, will lead the U.S. effort.
Lavi Crain (USA) looked great in Podium
Elena and team France look terrific in podium training
the tiny gymnasts from Japan do HUGE difficult skills
Minamino Yume full-twisting layout Jaeger from a jam to handstand
one young gymnast not ready for full difficulty on Bars opts to compete a super clean, simple routine with Straddle Cut and Sole Circle dismount.ย Maximize execution score.ย
I was surprised at the number of backward handspring tucks on Beam. Layout is normally more consistent.
as rules still promote difficulty over execution, I’m expecting a lot of falls
USA puts a priority on HITTING routines. I expect them to be very successful at this level.
What MEN made history at the World Gymnastics Championships 2025?
Mamikon Khachatryan and Hamlet Manukyan (both amazing), Zou Jingyuan (4th gold on P Bars), Angel Barajas, Omar Mohamed, Dagur Olafsson, Sebastian Sponevik, Jameel Ali, and many more.
After our Olympic Champ Yulo delivered near perfection on his 1st vault, we thought the legend Davtyan couldn’t catch him due to lower difficulty. BUT it nearly happened. What a rivalry!
Following the Beam Final, FIG posted Ellie Black’s Fair Play Award from the Paris Olympics. Everyone loves Ellie, in good position to qualify for her 5th Olympics.
Her Beam was fantastic, by the way.
A gymnast who gives everything in action. A human being who gives smiles, support and so much love to those around her. โค๏ธ
Gymnasts warm-up in the arena for Event Finals. This competition is LONG, of course, with only 1 routine at a time, so many go back to the training Gym to stay warmed-up.
I expected Deng to medal. Warm-ups were strong. But she ran over the horse and got a zero on her first vault. Judges wouldn’t let her do a second.
Schรถnmaier tried upgrading to Cheng โ but lost 2.0 for using only 1 hand.
16-year-old Lia-Monica Fontaine is the breakout star on Vault. Tons of potential here. And very good in the AA, as well. She’s destined to be on the Canadian team for years to come.
Zoja Szekely did a good routine, but couldn’t land her dismount. I understand she was too injured from Vault the previous day. I admire her courage. But with 20 / 20 hindsight, she should have withdrawn and let the Reserve gymnast go.
This sets up Donnell for the coming quadrennial. USA can always use a top Ring man who can compete other apparatus, if needed. Along with Asher Hong, it would not be a weak event.
Zhang Boheng and Adem Asil are incredibly good at Rings for AA gymnasts.
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