GB stars aim for Olympic spots

Over 400 elite artistic gymnasts representing 84 countries will participate in the 54th World Championships in Rotterdam, from October 20-25. The event offers qualification spots for the 2028 Olympic Games, with the top three nations in each team event earning Olympic berths in Los Angeles. China and Japan's men's teams are favored to qualify, while Great Britain secured the European title in August and could vie for a medal.

The USA women's team, champions since 2011, will count on veteran Skye Blakely, competing in her fourth World Championships, and inexperienced teammates like Olympic gold medallist Hezly Rivera. Russia, competing under neutral status, are European women's gold medallists, but three of their gymnasts were denied visas. Britain, who finished fourth at the previous Olympics, are led by Alice Kinsella, who recently became a mother.

Japan's reigning champion Daiki Hashimoto aims for his fourth consecutive world title, and Algeria's Kaylia Nemour has a chance to become the first African champion in women's gymnastics. Brazilian Rebeca Andrade, coming off her four-medal performance at the 2024 Olympics, competes in her first major championships since winning gold on the floor.