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India Prepares for World Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2025 in Jakarta
10/19/2025, 9:25:59 PM
Overview of the Event
The World Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2025 will take place from October 19 to 25 at the Indonesia Arena in Jakarta, marking the first time a South Asian country hosts this prestigious event. This edition, the 52nd, will feature individual competitions only, with no team events scheduled. The Indian squad, consisting of nine gymnasts—five men and four women—will be led by Olympian Pranati Nayak, who is making her fifth appearance at the championships.
Indian Contingent and Key Athletes
The Indian team includes notable gymnasts such as Pranati Nayak, who has previously secured three bronze medals at the Asian Championships, and veteran Yogeshwar Singh, also participating in his fifth World Championships. The complete roster for India is as follows:
- Women: Pranati Nayak, Swastika Ganguly, Anoushka Patil, Bidisha Gayen
- Men: Yogeshwar Singh, Tapan Mohanty, Shayan Sharma, Harikrishnan Jayan Sandhya, Tapeswaranath Das
Despite their efforts, India has yet to win a medal at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, with Dipa Karmakar's fifth-place finish in 2015 being the closest achievement.
Competition Schedule
The competition will unfold over several days, with specific events scheduled as follows (all times in Indian Standard Time):
- October 20: Men's Qualification (Subdivision 7) at 8:30 AM
- October 21: Women's Qualification (Subdivision 8) at 3:00 PM
- October 22: Men's Individual All-Around Final (if qualified) from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- October 23: Women's Individual All-Around Final (if qualified) from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- October 24: Apparatus Finals Day 1 (Men’s floor exercise, pommel horse, still rings; Women’s vault, uneven bars) from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
- October 25: Apparatus Finals Day 2 (Men’s vault, parallel bars, horizontal bar; Women’s balance beam, floor exercise) from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Global Participation and Notable Competitors
Approximately 80 countries will participate in the championships, featuring elite gymnasts such as Olympic medallists Kaylia Nemour, Angelina Melnikova, Oka Shinnosuke, Hashimoto Daiki, Zhang Boheng, and Carlos Yulo. The absence of prominent athletes like Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade adds an intriguing dynamic to the competition.
Official Statements & Responses
The Indian gymnastics community has expressed optimism about the upcoming championships, particularly with Pranati Nayak leading the women's team. The absence of team events this year has shifted the focus to individual performances, which could provide opportunities for Indian gymnasts to shine.
Where to Watch
In India, live streaming of the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2025 will be available on the Olympics.com website, as there will be no live telecast on television. Internationally, the event will also be streamed by Gymnastics Indonesia Channel and Eurovision Sport in select countries.
Conclusion
As the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2025 approaches, the Indian squad prepares to compete against some of the best gymnasts globally. With a focus on individual performances, the event promises to be a significant milestone for participating athletes, including India's hopefuls.
