Seven gymnasts competing for Romania at 2026 Worlds in Rotterdam
Romania will be represented by seven athletes, six female and one male, at the 2026 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, which will take place between October 17-25 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, the Romanian Gymnastics Federation (FRG) announced on Tuesday.
Performing for Romania in the women's competition will be Sabrina Maneca Voinea, Ariana Cotu, Alexia Blanaru, Daria Tanasa, Iris Iordache and Anamaria Mihăescu, and in the men's competition by Nicholas Tarca.
'The technical team of the delegation also left for Rotterdam, to ensure the preparation and participation of the athletes in this important international competition. In the face of strong opponents and competition of the highest level, the Romanian gymnasts will approach this challenge with seriousness, concentration and respect for the value of the competition. The participation represents a new opportunity to demonstrate the results of the work done by the athletes and coaches and to represent Romania on the international stages. Good luck to the athletes and the entire delegation in Rotterdam!', says the federation, in a social media press release.
The 54th edition of the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships will take place in the Netherlands, between October 17-25, at the Rotterdam Ahoy arena.
The competition will bring together 457 gymnasts from 83 national federations, with the U.S., Japan, China, Brazil, Great Britain, Italy, France, Germany, Canada and Australia being among the participating countries. AGERPRES (RO - editing by: Adrian Tone; EN - writing by: Corneliu-Aurelian Colceriu)
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