GB stars aim for Olympic spots at World Championships
Artistic gymnasts from 84 nations are gathering in Rotterdam for the 54th World Championships, which serve as a key qualification event for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Top teams and individual athletes are competing for medals and Olympic spots.
Why it matters
Major sporting events drive international competition and provide the pathway for athletes to reach the Olympic Games, influencing the global sports landscape.
More than 400 of the world's top artistic gymnasts from 84 nations will compete at the 54th World Championships in Rotterdam from 20-25 October. Qualification places for the 2028 Olympics are up for grabs and you can watch the action live across the BBC.
The most prestigious competition in the calendar carries extra importance this year as the top three nations in each team event in the Netherlands will earn places at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
China and Japan's men's teams start as favourites, while Great Britain retained the European title in August with a near-flawless display and could challenge for a medal.
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