Cyprus gymnastics team secures historic world championship qualification

At the ongoing European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, the Cyprus men's national team achieved a historic milestone on August 19, 2026. By securing 13th place among 30 competing nations, the team qualified for the World Championships for the first time in the country's history.

Simultaneously, Olympian Marios Georgiou delivered a standout performance, finishing 4th in the horizontal bar qualifiers. This result earns him a spot in the final round scheduled for this Saturday, where he will compete for an additional medal for Cyprus. The team's collective success is considered a major breakthrough, as they outperformed countries with long-standing traditions and achievements in the sport.