Bulgarian rhythmic gymnasts Siyana Alekova and Dea Emilova achieved a historic one-two finish at the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships held in Varna. Alekova claimed the gold medal, while Emilova secured the silver, marking a significant success for the host nation on the international stage.
Bulgarian rhythmic gymnasts Siyana Alekova and Dea Emilova achieved a historic one-two finish at the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships held in Varna. Alekova claimed the gold medal, while Emilova secured the silver, marking a significant success for the host nation on the international stage.
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has officially lifted the suspension on athletes from Russia and Belarus, allowing them to compete as neutrals. This decision reverses restrictions imposed in February 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine, marking a significant shift in the governing body's policy regarding international competition.
In a breakthrough performance, 15-year-old gymnast Misa Nishiyama secured the women's all-around title at the 2026 NHK Trophy in Japan. This victory earns the young athlete automatic qualification for the upcoming Asian Games and World Championships, marking her emergence as a key figure in Japanese gymnastics.
French Olympic artistic gymnast Marine Boyer, a three-time Olympian and world medalist, has joined Femina Sports Monaco as a women's artistic gymnastics coach. Her arrival in September 2025 aims to elevate the sport in the Principality, bringing her extensive high-level experience to the growing club and its 500 members.
Indian weightlifter Priteesmita Bhoi, 16, made history at the Asian Youth Games in Manama, Bahrain, by setting a new Youth World Record in the girls' 44kg Clean & Jerk with a lift of 92kg. She secured a gold medal in the Clean & Jerk and a silver in the Snatch, achieving a total of 158kg.
Serbian judokas Jelena and Nikolina Nisavić secured gold medals at the Skopje Senior European Judo Cup in North Macedonia, held on September 20-21, 2025. Jelena triumphed in the -63kg category, while Nikolina won the -52kg division, contributing to Serbia's strong performance at the event.
