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Japan dominates Men’s Gymnastics at World Championships in Rotterdam
At the 2026 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam, the Japanese men’s team secured gold, successfully defending their title and earning qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Led by Daiki Hashimoto and Shinnosuke Oka, Japan finished with a total score of 251.928, narrowly defeating Russia (250.329) and China (249.193).
In the women’s competition, China ended a seven-year winning streak by the United States to claim the gold medal. The Chinese squad finished with 165.764 points, just ahead of the Americans at 165.531. Japan’s women’s team achieved a historic milestone by winning the bronze medal, marking their first world championship podium finish in 60 years and also securing a spot for the 2028 Olympics.
Russia competed under a neutral designation, finishing second in the men’s event despite being unable to field several top athletes due to visa denials by the Netherlands.
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China Women's Gymnastics Team · Daiki Hashimoto · International Gymnastics Federation · Japan Men's Gymnastics Team · Japan National Gymnastics Team · Rotterdam · Shinnosuke Oka · World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Japan's total score was 251.928. blog.sato501.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Daiki Hashimoto performed the final routine on the horizontal bar.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Russia finished in second place. blog.sato501.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Japan's victory marks three consecutive major team titles including the 2023 World Championships and Paris Olympics. blog.sato501.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The win secured a qualification spot for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. blog.sato501.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The competition was held in Rotterdam, Netherlands. blog.sato501.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Japan won the gold medal in the men's gymnastics team all-around final. blog.sato501.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] China finished in third place. blog.sato501.com