Artistic Gymnastics: What are the top events for 2023
Don't miss a moment of the pre-Olympic gymnastics season which culminates at September's World Championships in Antwerp with Paris 2024 qualification berths on offer.
Artistic Gymnastics
With the majority of the Paris 2024 qualifying spots up for grabs at the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, the artistic gymnastics season in 2023 will surely be a memorable one.
Here’s a look at what could be the top events of the season.
U.S. Winter Cup Challenge 2023
When: 24-26 February 2023
Where: Louisville, Kentucky
Why: The Winter Cup Challenge will be the first major U.S. domestic meet and will offer a chance to see how rising talent for the women’s squad that just won its sixth-straight global title.
What: Apparatus World Cup Series
When: 23 February – 27 April
Where: Cottbus, Germany; Doha, Qatar; Baku, Azerbaijan; Cairo, Egypt
Why: The FIG Apparatus World Cup series are the first major international events following the 2022 World Championships.
What: 2nd Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships
When: 29 March – 2 April
Where: Antalya, Turkey
Why: The second junior worlds is sure to showcase talent that will make an impact at Paris 2024 and beyond. The 2019 edition introduced ROC Olympic gold medallists Viktoria Listunova and Vladislava Urazova to the world, with current world champions Wei Xiaoyuan (uneven bars) and Jessica Gadirova (floor exercise) also having taken part.
NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships 2023
When: 13-15 April 2023
Where: Fort Worth, Texas
Why: The culminating meet of the U.S. collegiate gymnastics season will be one to watch with 2020 Olympic all-around gold medallist Sunisa Lee expected to compete in her final NCAA event.
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What: European Gymnastics Championships
When: 11-16 April
Where: Antalya, Turkey
Why: Europe’s best gymnasts square off for titles at their continental championships, which also serves as a qualifier to October’s World Gymnastics Championships
What: U.S. Classic
When: 4-6 August
Where: TBA
Why: The final qualifier for the U.S. Gymnastics Championships could see the return of Olympic stars like Sunisa Lee, who has indicated she plans to resume elite training following the 2023 NCAA season, and Simone Biles, who in her run up to Tokyo 2020 returned to competition at the 2018 U.S. Classic after a year away from the sport.
What: Brazilian Championships
When: TBA
Where: TBA
Why: The 2023 Brazilian Gymnastics Championships will be one of the final times to see reigning world all-around champion Rebeca Andrade compete before she heads to defend her title in Antwerp.
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U.S. Gymnastics Championships 2023
When: 24-27 August 2023
Where: TBA
Why: U.S. titles on the line ahead of the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.
What: Paris World Challenge Cup
When: 16-17 September
Where: Paris, France
Why: The Paris World Challenge Cup offers gymnasts a final tune-up in Europe before the World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium. Plus, gymnasts can get a sneak peek at the venue that will host gymnastics at the 2024 Olympic Games.
What: World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
When: 30 September – 8 October
Where: Antwerp, Belgium
Why: World titles and dozens of berths to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will be up for grabs at the Worlds in Antwerp