17th Artistic Gymnastics WC concludes

The curtain came down last night on the 17th edition of the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup (Taishan), which was held from April 16-19 at Aspire Dome with the participation of some of the finest gymnasts from around the world.
The final day of competition featured five apparatus events—three for men (vault, parallel bars, and horizontal bar) and two for women (balance beam and floor exercise). Intensity was high as athletes vied for gold and the honour of standing atop the podium.
In the men’s vault, Armenia’s Artur Davtyan clinched the gold medal with a standout performance. Nazar Chepurnyi of Ukraine secured silver, while Emirhan Kartin of Turkey claimed bronze. Chepurnyi returned to the podium in the parallel bars, where he took gold ahead of Jesse Moore from Australia, who earned silver, and Matteo Giubellini of Switzerland, who took bronze.
In the horizontal bar final, Kazakhstan’s Milad Karimi won gold, with Shi-Hang Tang of Chinese Taipei and Gu Tang of China finishing second and third respectively.
On the balance beam, Hungary’s Greta Mayer captured the top spot, followed by Anja Seliskar and Kristina Sucic of Croatia, who earned silver and bronze.
In the women’s floor exercise, Viones Manica of Romania dazzled the judges to win gold, with Audrey Rousseau of Canada taking silver and Sara Peter of Hungary earning bronze.
Ali al-Hitmi, President of the Organising Committee, expressed his deep satisfaction with the overall success of the event. Speaking after the final award ceremony, he stated: “We’ve reached a beautiful finale after four days of incredible competition. The athletes showcased remarkable performances, and the energy from the stands elevated the experience for everyone involved.”
He congratulated all the medallists for their achievements and thanked all athletes for their commitment and high-level displays throughout the event. Al-Hitmi also extended heartfelt thanks to the organising teams for their tireless efforts behind the scenes, which ensured the championship was delivered to the highest standard.
Championship Director Abeer al-Buainain praised the exceptional performances of the athletes and the thrilling atmosphere throughout the tournament. She noted that the finals were especially intense, with packed stands at Aspire Dome contributing to a vibrant and memorable sporting experience.
“We are proud of the positive feedback we received from all participating delegations,” al-Buainain said. “We were committed to upholding the highest standards of organisation, and the outcome has been extremely rewarding. We hope every gymnast benefited from this competition and we wish them continued success in future events.”
One of the standout features of the championship was the impressive crowd turnout. Spectators from various nationalities and age groups filled the stands at Aspire Dome to cheer for their favourite athletes and enjoy the electric atmosphere. The passion and engagement of the fans added a special touch to the competition, helping the event shine both on and off the floor.