Japan defends men's team title at World Championships in Rotterdam
Japanese men's gymnastics team won gold with 251,928 points, securing Olympic qualification.
Key facts
- Japan won men's team gold with 251,928 points.
- Russia (neutral team) earned silver with 250,329 points.
- China took bronze with 249,193 points.
- The top three teams qualified for the 2028 Olympics.
- A floor defect caused a 15‑minute delay before the final.
On 20 October 2026, the men's team final of the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships took place in Rotterdam. Japan defended its title, winning gold with 251,928 points. Daiki Hashimoto led the team, and the victory secured Olympic qualification. The event was held in the Netherlands.
Russia, competing as a neutral team, earned silver with 250,329 points. China took bronze with 249,193 points. All three teams qualified for the 2028 Olympics. Nine additional Olympic spots will be awarded at the Chengdu championships.
The final was delayed by 15 minutes due to a floor defect. Technicians dismantled a several‑square‑meter area to repair the sub‑structure. Spare parts were sourced from a storage facility. Netherlands and Colombia were scheduled to perform before the repair.
The German men's team did not participate in the final. They finished 15th in qualification. Coach Jens Milbrandt said the placement reflects their current world ranking. He noted they had many points left on the table.
Context
Japan defended its title from the previous championships. The competition took place in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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