European and World Gymnastics Championships
The European and World Championships are major highlights in the gymnastics calendar, featuring elite athletes across multiple disciplines.
| Discipline | Championship | First Held | Top Nations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artistic | European Championships | 1955 (men) 1957 (women) | Soviet Union (men) Italy (women) |
| World Championships | 1903 (men) 1934 (women) | China (men) United States (women) | |
| Rhythmic | European Championships | 1978 | Russia |
| World Championships | 1963 | Russia | |
| Aerobic | European Championships | 1999 | Romania |
| World Championships | 1995 | Romania | |
| Trampoline | European Championships | 1969 | Russia |
| World Championships | 1964 | Russia (men) United States (women) | |
| Parkour | World Championships | 2022 | Mexico, Sweden, China, Switzerland - each with one gold medal. |
Artistic Gymnastics Championships
Artistic gymnastics championships are where the world's best compete across multiple apparatus in displays of strength, precision, and style. The European and World Championships are the sport's top stages for both men and women.
- Both men's and women's events include all-around and apparatus finals.
- Men's apparatus: floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, horizontal bar.
- Women's apparatus: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, floor exercise.
- These championships often play a key role in Olympic qualification and world rankings.
- Legends like Simone Biles and Kohei Uchimura have delivered iconic performances on these stages.
| Championship | Date & Location | Men's All-Around Champion | Women's All-Around Champion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 European Championships | May Rimini, Italy | Marios Georgiou (Cyprus) | Manila Esposito (Italy) |
| 2023 World Championships | October Antwerp, Belgium | Daiki Hashimoto (Japan) | Simone Biles (USA) |
Artistic Gymnastics at the Olympics
Artistic gymnastics has been part of the Olympic Games since 1896 (men) and 1928 (women), making it one of the oldest and most-watched Olympic sports.
- It features team, all-around, and apparatus finals for both men and women.
- Men's events: floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, horizontal bar
- Women's events: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, floor exercise
| Olympics | Men's All-Around Champion | Women's All-Around Champion |
|---|---|---|
| Paris 2024 | Shinnosuke Oka (Japan) | Simone Biles (USA) |
| Tokyo 2020 | Daiki Hashimoto (Japan) | Sunisa Lee (USA) |
| Rio 2016 | Kohei Uchimura (Japan) | Simone Biles (USA) |
Where To Watch Artistic Gymnastics
You can watch live artistic gymnastics competitions, including World and European Championships, for free on Eurovision Sport.
Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships
Rhythmic gymnastics features individual and group routines using apparatus like ribbon, hoop, ball, and clubs. Women's events dominate internationally, while men's rhythmic gymnastics is emerging but not yet part of the Olympics.
| Championship | Date & Location | Individual All-Around Champion | Team All-Around Champion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 European Championships | June Tallinn, Estonia | Taisiia Onofriichuk (Ukraine) | Italy |
| 2023 World Championships | August Valencia, Spain | Darja Varfolomeev (Germany) | Bulgaria |
Where To Watch Rhythmic Gymnastics
You can watch rhythmic gymnastics events live or on demand for free on Eurovision Sport, including major European and World Championships.
Aerobic Gymnastics Championships
Aerobic gymnastics features high-intensity routines that blend dance, strength, and flexibility to music.
| Championship | Date & Location | Team Winner | Individual Winner (Men/Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 European Championships | November Antalya, Turkey | Italy |
Men's: Davide Nacci (Italy)
Women's: Maëlys Lenclos (France)
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| 2024 World Championships | April Pesaro, Italy | Italy |
Men's: Miquel Mañé (Spain)
Women's: Riri Kitazume (Japan) *Japan participated as guests
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Watch Aerobic Gymnastics
Experience the precision and power of Aerobic Gymnastics. Stream all events for free on Eurovision Sport, with no subscription required.
Trampoline Championships
Trampoline gymnastics showcase dynamic routines in individual and synchronised events at major international championships.
| Championship | Date & Location | Men's Individual Winner | Women's Individual Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 European Championships | April Guimarães, Portugal | Pedro Ferreira (Portugal) | Bryony Page (Great Britain) |
| 2023 World Championships | November Birmingham, UK | Yan Langyu (China) | Bryony Page (Great Britain) |
Freestyle Trampoline World Championships
Freestyle trampoline puts a creative spin on traditional routines, combining gymnastics with parkour-style moves and bold aerial tricks. It's featured at specialised international events, including the Freestyle Trampoline World Championships and urban sports festivals.
- Routines are judged on creativity, difficulty, execution, and overall impression.
- Emphasises style and innovation over strict technical rules.
- Often includes off-axis flips, unconventional landings, and signature freestyle elements.
Watch Trampolining
Explore the excitement and precision of elite Trampolining. Watch the World Trampoline Championships for free on Eurovision Sport, no subscription necessary.
Parkour World Championships
Parkour is a movement-based sport where athletes run, jump, vault, and climb through obstacles with speed and creativity. Originally a street discipline, it has evolved into a competitive sport under the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG).
- The first FIG Parkour World Championships were held in 2022.
- Only two editions have taken place so far, highlighting the sport's growing global presence.
- Competitions feature two formats: speed (fastest route through the course) and freestyle (judged on creativity and execution).
- Events are set on specially designed urban-style courses.
Parkour In the Olympics
Parkour is not yet part of the Olympics, but its global rise and FIG recognition have sparked serious interest in future inclusion. With speed and freestyle formats gaining traction, it's one of the most talked-about emerging disciplines.
Watch Gymnastics
You can watch all major gymnastics disciplines, artistic, rhythmic, trampoline, acrobatic, and parkour, for free on Eurovision Sport, with live coverage and full event replays.



