Turkey's Hatice Gokce Emir performs with the hoop during the individual all-around final at the 41st FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships at Carioca Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
Photo highlights from the rhythmic gymnastics World Championships in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — More than 300 gymnasts representing nearly 80 countries have gathered in Brazil for the 41st edition of the rhythmic gymnastics World Championships, marking the start of the road to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Brazil’s Geovanna Santos performs with the ball during the 41st FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships individuals qualification, at Carioca Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)Japan’s Murano Kita performs with the hoop during the 41st FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships individuals qualification at Carioca Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)”United States’ Rin Keys performs with the ball during the 41st FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships individuals qualification, at Carioca Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)Italy’s Sofia Raffaeli competes during the individual all-around final at the 41st FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships at Carioca Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)Germany’s Darja Varfolomeev competes during the individual all-around final at the 41st FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships at Carioca Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)Israel’s Daniela Munits performs with the clubs during the individual all-around final at the 41st FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships at Carioca Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)Italy’s Sofia Raffaeli competes during the individual all-around final at the 41st FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships at Carioca Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)Poland’s Liliana Lewinska performs with the ribbon during the individual all-around final at the 41st FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships at Carioca Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)Israel’s Daniela Munits performs with the ball during the individual all-around final at the 41st FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships at Carioca Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)Bulgaria’s Eva Brezalieva performs with the hoop during the 41st FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships individuals qualification, at Carioca Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)Colombia’s Oriana Vinas performs with the ball during the 41st FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships individuals qualification, at Carioca Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)Japan’s Mirano Kita performs with the ball during the 41st FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships individuals qualification, at Carioca Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)United States’ Megan Chu performs with the ball during the 41st FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships individuals qualification, at Carioca Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)Italy’s Sofia Raffaeli competes during the individual all-around final at the 41st FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships at Carioca Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)
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