India Set to Compete at World Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2025

The World Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2025 is set to take place from October 19 to 25 in Jakarta, Indonesia. This prestigious event marks the 52nd edition of the championship and is notable for being the first instance in which a South Asian country is hosting this global gymnastics competition.

Indian Team Composition

Leading the charge for India is Olympic gymnast Pranati Nayak, who heads a nine-member team comprising five men and four women. Nayak has a commendable record, including three bronze medals in vault from the Asian Championships. This year alone, she secured a medal in Jecheon, South Korea, and achieved another bronze at the Antalya World Cup.

Women’s Squad

• Pranati Nayak
• Swastika Ganguly
• Anoushka Patil
• Bidisha Gayen

Men’s Squad

• Yogeshwar Singh
• Tapan Mohanty
• Shayan Sharma
• Harikrishnan Jayan Sandhya
• Tapeswaranath Das

Championship Structure

This year’s championship will not feature any team events, focusing solely on individual performances, which means world champions will be crowned in several categories. India is yet to secure a medal at this prestigious event, with Dipa Karmakar coming the closest in 2015 when she finished fifth in the women’s vault final.

Notable Competitors

The Jakarta championships will witness top international gymnasts, including Kaylia Nemour, Angelina Melnikova, Oka Shinnosuke, Hashimoto Daiki, Zhang Boheng, and Carlos Yulo, adding to the competitive atmosphere of the event.

Live Streaming Information

For viewers in India, the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2025 will be streamed live on the Olympics.com website. However, there will be no televised broadcast available on Indian TV networks.

Competition Schedule for Indian Gymnasts (All times in India Standard Time)

• October 20, Monday: Men’s Qualification (Subdivision 7) – 8:30 AM onwards
• October 21, Tuesday: Women’s Qualification (Subdivision 8) – 3:00 PM onwards
• October 22, Wednesday: Men’s Individual All-Around Final (if qualified) – 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
• October 23, Thursday: Women’s Individual All-Around Final (if qualified) – 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
• October 24, Friday: Apparatus Finals Day 1 – 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
• October 25, Saturday: Apparatus Finals Day 2 – 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM

With a determined squad and a platform to showcase their talents, India aims to make a significant impact at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships 2025.