Cape Verde hosts national gymnastics championship
18 athletes from Santiago Sul, Santiago Norte, and São Vicente compete for national titles.
Praia will host the 26th National Gymnastics Championship on Saturday, October 24, at the Vavá Duarte Sports Pavilion. 18 gymnasts aged 12 and older, representing regional associations from Santiago Sul, Santiago Norte, and São Vicente, will compete. The event is organized by the Cape Verdean Gymnastics Federation (FCG).
The competition follows the All-Around classification format, using the International Gymnastics Federation's scoring code for 2025-2028. A jury will evaluate the athletes, who qualified through their respective regional championships. The championship aims to assess technical progress and identify potential national team members for international competitions.
Wânia Monteiro, president of the FCG, stated that the championship is a moment to showcase the year's work from clubs across different islands. She emphasized its importance in celebrating national gymnastics and encouraging more young people to participate in the sport. Awards will be presented on Saturday evening.
Why it matters18 young athletes from three regions of Cape Verde are competing for national gymnastics titles.