Brazil wins team gold at Milan Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup

The Brazilian rhythmic gymnastics group captured the all‑around team gold at the FIG World Cup in Milan on July 10‑11, 2026, scoring 56.050 points. The squad – Maria Eduarda Arakaki, Julia Kurunczi, Maria Paula Caminha, Mariana Gonçalves, Nicole Pírcio and Sofia Pereira – edged out China and Spain, both at 55.850, and secured a spot at the forthcoming World Championships in Frankfurt. Coach Camila Ferezin highlighted the result as evidence of the team’s growing confidence ahead of the Olympic qualification race.

In the individual competition, Italy celebrated a double podium finish: Sofia Raffaeli won the all‑around title with 113.050 points, while teammate Tara Dragas took silver with 112.700. The Italian team also qualified for the five‑ball final, posting 26.850, and Brazil qualified as well after tying Spain at 28.050. The Milan event served as the final World Cup stop before the August World Championships, with athletes vying for Olympic quota places for Los Angeles 2028.