Four Armenian Gymnasts Qualify for Finals at 2026 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam

Armenia's national artistic gymnastics team delivered a strong performance in qualification at the 2026 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Four Armenian gymnasts secured places in the apparatus finals, with Hamlet Manukyan posting the highest score on the pommel horse.

The men's qualification round concluded on October 18, determining the eight finalists in each apparatus event.

Artur Davtyan successfully qualified for the vault final, finishing second with a score of 14.633 points. The Armenian gymnast recorded the same score as Great Britain's Jake Jarman but finished behind him on the tiebreaker. Olympic champion Carlos Yulo of the Philippines also advanced to the final, qualifying in sixth place with 14.266 points.

Armenian gymnasts were particularly impressive on the pommel horse, where two representatives secured places among the top eight qualifiers.

Hamlet Manukyan topped the qualification standings with an excellent score of 14.933 points. His performance secured first place heading into the final and established him as one of the leading medal contenders.

Fellow Armenian Mamikon Khachatryan also delivered a strong routine, scoring 14.733 points to finish fourth and earn a place in the pommel horse final.

Artur Avetisyan secured Armenia's fourth final qualification spot. Competing on the still rings, the Armenian gymnast earned 14.233 points, finishing fourth in qualification. China's Lan Xingyu led the standings with 14.733 points.

As a result, Armenia will be represented in three apparatus finals at the World Championships: vault, pommel horse and still rings.

The pommel horse and still rings medals will be decided on October 24, while the vault final featuring Artur Davtyan is scheduled for October 25.

The 2026 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships are taking place in Rotterdam from October 17 to 25.