Daiki Hashimoto Secures Third Consecutive World Gymnastics Title Amid Geopolitical Tensions in Jakarta

The 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, have seen thrilling competition across men’s and women’s events, culminating on October 25. Daiki Hashimoto secured his third consecutive men's individual all-around title, joining gymnastics legend Kohei Uchimura, by scoring 85.131 points, overcoming close rivals from China and Switzerland. In the women’s all-around final, Angelina Melnikova claimed the championship, with Kaylia Nemour narrowly missing a historic podium finish for Africa due to a fall on the balance beam, despite outstanding performances on other apparatus. Nemour, however, remains a strong contender in upcoming apparatus finals, particularly on uneven bars where she qualified top. Singaporean gymnast Amanda Yap also made headlines by reaching the balance beam final, showcasing remarkable skill in a high-pressure event. The championships have been broadcast live by BBC Sport, with extensive coverage and ongoing apparatus finals providing a platform for emerging and established gymnasts alike, though the event was marred by controversy over Indonesia's denial of visas to Israeli athletes.