Great Britain gymnasts compete for Olympic qualification at World Championships
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 11:08 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Over 400 artistic gymnasts from 84 nations participate in the World Championships in Rotterdam from October 20-25, with a focus on Olympic qualification for Los Angeles 2028. The top three teams in each event will secure spots for the Games. Great Britain aims to build on its recent European Championship success, where they finished fourth. Key competitors include Olympic medalists Alice Kinsella and Jake Jarman, as well as rising stars like Reuben Ward. The competition will be broadcast live across the BBC, and Great Britain hopes to challenge for medals amid a strong field, including teams from China and Japan.
- •World Championships set for October 20-25 in Rotterdam.
- •Top three teams earn qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games.
- •Great Britain finished fourth at the European Championships.
- •Alice Kinsella returns to competition following maternity leave.
- •Competition includes top teams from China, Japan, and the USA.
- 11:08 AMYahoo Sports — GB stars aim for Olympic spots at World Championships
- 11:08 AMBBC Sport — GB stars aim for Olympic spots at World Championships - live on BBC
"Over 400 of the world's top artistic gymnasts from 84 nations compete at the World Championships in Rotterdam, this week, with Olympic spots up for grabs.
"Over 400 of the world's top artistic gymnasts from 84 nations compete at the World Championships in Rotterdam, this week, with Olympic spots up for grabs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 19, 2026, 11:08 AMGB stars aim for Olympic spots at World Championships
Over 400 of the world's top artistic gymnasts from 84 nations compete at the World Championships in Rotterdam, this week, with Olympic spots up for grabs.
- BBC SportOct 19, 2026, 11:08 AMGB stars aim for Olympic spots at World Championships - live on BBC
Over 400 of the world's top artistic gymnasts from 84 nations compete at the World Championships in Rotterdam, this week, with Olympic spots up for grabs.
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