
Stars shine as preliminary rounds conclude at Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Doha
DOHA: The preliminary rounds of the 17th edition of the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Tishan wrapped up Thursday at Aspire Arena in Doha. The tournament, which kicked off on Wednesday, will continue until Saturday and features a stellar lineup of international gymnastics stars.
Athletes competed across various apparatus, aiming to qualify for the much-anticipated finals. With the championship entering its decisive phase, excitement is building thanks to the high technical level and intense competition expected over the next two days.
The tournament has seen impressive performances from Arab gymnasts. Qatar’s Rakan Al Harith stood out with a strong showing, while Jordan’s Ahmed Abu Al Soaud booked his place in the pommel horse final. Qatar’s Salma Nasser also continued her upward trajectory in the sport, displaying notable growth in her second consecutive World Cup appearance — a promising sign for the future of Qatari gymnastics.(QNA)