Asher Hong to miss Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships this week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Olympic bronze medalist Asher Hong will not compete at the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships from August 6-9. Hong was absent from the registered gymnast list and did not register prior to the deadline. Last year, he dominated the U.S. Championships, winning the all-around title by a record margin. 2026 will mark his absence after winning the national all-around title in 2025. Fellow Olympian Brody Malone also misses the event while on a break, leaving 2017 champion Yul Moldauer and others to compete for the title.
- •Asher Hong won the all-around title in 2025.
- •Hong won last year's championship by 7.465 points.
- •Brody Malone also skips this year's championships.
- •Yul Moldauer is among the competitors this week.
- •Championships air from August 6-9 on NBC Sports.
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Asher Hong, 2025 U.S. all-around champion, to miss Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships
"The Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships air live on NBC Sports and Peacock from Aug. 6-9.
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