Italian gymnasts secure multiple medals at World Challenge Cup in Paris

Italian gymnasts achieved significant success at the World Challenge Cup in Paris, serving as a key preparation event for the upcoming 2026 World Championships.

Gabriele Targhetta, the reigning European Champion, secured a silver medal on the pommel horse with a total score of 15.000, finishing just behind Armenia’s Hamlet Manukyan, who earned 15.200.

Carlo Macchini delivered a strong performance on the horizontal bar, earning a silver medal with a score of 14.500, narrowly missing the gold by 0.033 points behind France’s Cooper Kim.

Tommaso Brugnami claimed two bronze medals, finishing third in both the vault and the floor exercise. These results highlight the competitive form of the Italian squad heading into international competition.