Jakarta Gymnastics 2025: MAG Predictions – Who Will Shine?
Jakarta Gymnastics 2025:
MAG Predictions for the 7 competitions
The following analysis presents a series of prognostications regarding the potential outcomes of the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics competition at the 2025 World Championships in Jakarta. These forecasts are derived from a rigorous, if somewhat speculative, examination of available data. Specifically, we have considered the highest scores achieved on each apparatus and in the All-Around competition throughout the 2025 competitive season.
Further, personal bests and medal tallies of individual gymnasts have been factored into the equation. The evolution of routines under the recently implemented 2025-2028 MAG Code of Points has also been taken into account, as gymnasts adapt to its nuances in an attempt to maximize their scoring potential. The results, as they say, speak for themselves. Or, perhaps, they don’t. Proceed with a healthy dose of skepticism.
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MAG Prediction: Overview
More than 250 gymnasts from 75 countries are scheduled to compete at the 2025 World Championships in Jakarta, with the objective of obtaining one or more of the 21 available medals. The lists below display the highest total scores attained by the registered gymnasts for Jakarta across each of the six events. This data is derived from scores achieved at FIG international meets and national championships in 2025. Potential contenders not featured in the top ten score list, or those who have yet to compete, are enumerated beneath each table.
All Around
In any competition, there are usually a few favorites, but surprises happen all the time. Everyone thought the All Around at the Paris 2024 Olympics would be all about Hashimoto Daiki and Zhang Boheng. In the end, it was the newcomer Oka Shinnosuke who took home the win.
It’s time for Hashimoto Daiki and Zhang Boheng to get some payback in the All-Around in Jakarta after what went down in Paris. Both of them have nailed the title at least once, while Oka Shinnosuke, the reigning Olympic Champion, hasn’t won a World Champion title, which is pretty wild.
In regard to the MAG predictions at the 2025 World Championships in Jakarta, attention will be focused on these three athletes. The two Japanese gymnasts have demonstrated their capability to achieve scores exceeding 85.000 under the new Code of Points, whereas Zhang Boheng’s highest all-around score stands at 83.200. However, the absence of comparable performances in continental championships for these three competitors complicates the predictive process significantly.
There is also potential for other gymnasts to cause an upset. Below is a list of athletes who are anticipated to secure a position within the Top 10, and potentially secure a place on the podium.
CONTENDERS | OVERVIEW |
Yumin Abbadini (ITA) | Bronze medalist at the 2024 European Championships; 8th place in the AA at the 2024 Olympics. |
Adem Asil (TUR) | 2023 and 2025 AA European Champion, with a score in line with other international best results. |
William Émard (CAN) | Bronze medalist at the 2025 Univesity Games. |
Joe Fraser (GBR) | 2022 European Champion; 9th in the AA at the 2020 Olympics and 5th in 2024. |
Hashimoto Daiki (JPN) | One of the 3 gymnasts with an All Around score > 85 in 2025 (all from Japan). Reigning World Champion. |
Asher Hong (USA) | US Champion; his AA scoe at the US Nationals is in the world’s Top 10 this year. |
Jake Jarman (GBR) | Ranked 7th in the AA at the 2024 Olympics; silver medalist at the 2023 European Championships. |
Anthony Mansard (FRA) | Junior European Champion in 2024 and 4th in 2025 for his 1st year as a senior. |
Krisztofer Mészáros (HUN) | Bronze medalist at the 2025 European Championships and ranked 9th in the AA at the 2024 Olympics. |
Jesse Moore (AUS) | 2024 Oceania Champion; has created a new element on PH rated G. |
Oka Shinnosuke (JPN) | Reigning Olympic Champion and third higest AA score of 2025 (85.164). Strong contender. |
Caio Souza (BRA) | Regular AA winner in PanAmerican Championships and Games. |
Tsunogai Tomoharu (JPN) | 4th highest All Around score of 2025 so far. |
Carlos Yulo (PHI) | Bronze medalist at the 2025 Asian Championships with 3 scores > 14.000. |
Zhang Boheng (CHN) | 2021 World Champion. Silver medalist in Paris. AA score in the Top 15 in 2025. |
AAA
Floor Exercise
This event at the 2025 World Championships in Jakarta is notably crowded, featuring the presence of the reigning Olympic and European Champions, as well as the foremost current specialists, who are accustomed to competing in event finals at international competitions.
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CONTENDERS | BEST SCORES 2025 | OVERVIEW |
Asher Hong (USA) | 14.800 (US Nationals) | One of the best American gymnasts in 2025; 2025 NCAA FX Champion. |
Harry Hepworth (GBR) | 14.750 (GBR Nationals) | Triple threat on FX, SR and VT, 2025 Euros FX silver medalist. |
Kazuki Minami (JPN) | 14.666 (NHK Trophy AA) | 2023 World FX silver medalist; known for his complex tumbling elements and the “Minami” (rated H). |
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Yahor Sharamkou (BLR/AIN) | 14.600 (Baku World Cup FX final) | Very powerful, used to include a triple back in his routine; 2020 Euros bronze medalist. |
Carlos Yulo (PHI) | 14.600 (Asian Champ. FX Final) | Currrent Olympic Champion and 2019 World Champion; very elegant and precise floor worker. |
Luke Whitehouse (GBR) | 14.566 (FISU Final) | 3X European Champion on floor; known for his Liukin for his openeing pass; qualified for the Olympic final. |
Milad Karimi (KAZ) | 14.466 (Doha WC FX Final) | 2023 World bronze medalist; regular qualifier for FX finals since 2017. |
Hashimoto Daiki (JPN) | 14.366 (FISU AA) | One of the best AA-ers, thanks, among other thing, his precise FX routines and his high D scores. |
Oka Shinnosuke (JPN) | 14.366 (FISU FX final) | 3X Olympic gold medalist; very consistent on (mostly) all events, including floor. |
Best scores achieved in international competitions (Continental Championships, World Cups, University Games) and domestic championships, in qualifications or finals.
Gymnasts representing Israel were denied entry visas by the Indonesian authorities. Consequently, Olympic and World Champion Artem Dolgopyat will not participate in these World Championships.
Other contenders (based on previous results)
Nicolas Diez (FRA)
William Émard (CAN)
Luca Giubellini (SUI)
Jake Jarman (GBR)
Krisztofer Mészáros (HUN)
Kameron Nelson (USA)
Eddie Penev (BUL)
Rayderley Zapata (ESP)
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Pommel Horse
Rhys McClenaghan, who won the title at the two latest World Championships and at the Paris Olympics, won’t compete in at the 2025 World Championships in Jakarta. This provides an opportunity for other outstanding contenders, notably Nariman Kurbanov (KAZ), the emerging Armenian specialists, and the two American gymnasts who excelled at the 2025 US Nationals.
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CONTENDERS | BEST SCORES 2025 | OVERVIEW |
Gabriele Targhetta (ITA) | 15.166 (Paris WC QX) | First year as a senior and already won bronze on PH at the 2025 European Championships and Paris Cup. |
Nariman Kurbanov (KAZ) | 15.100 (Paris WC QX) | Won silver at the 2024 Olympics and 3X Asian Champion on this event. Since 2019, he’s won 9 gold medals at World Cups. |
Patrick Hoopes (USA) | 15.050 (US Nationals) | 2024 and 2025 NCAA Champion and won bronze at the 2025 FISU Games. Workig on increasing his D score for Jakarta. |
Mamikon Khachatryan (ARM) | 14.966 (FISU QX) | Part of the new generation of Armenian gymnasts with Hamlet Manukyan. Vice European Champion on PH. |
Ishizawa Hiroto (JPN) | 14.966 (All Japan AA) | Japan has so much depth that some of their greatest gymnasts rarely compete internationally. Jakarta is a good opportunity. |
Hamlet Manukyan (ARM) | 14.933 (FISU PH final) | At just 17, he won the European title, the FISU games final and 3 golds at World Cups. Solid balance between D and E. |
Brandon Dang (USA) | 14.900 (US Nationals) | Won gold on PH at the 2025 Winter Cup and PanAm Championships. |
Aidan Li (CAN) | 14.700 (Canada Nationalsl) | 2X National Champion on PH, but sometimes overshadowed by other Canadian specialists. Jakarta is a good opportunity. |
Ngoc Xuan Thien Dang (VIE) | 14.850 (Varna WC PH QX) | Has performed one of the best PH routines of the year at the Varna World Cup. Very promising gymnast. |
Hong Yanming (CHN) | 14.666 (Doha WC PH Final) | First year as a senior and won silver on PH at the Doha WC. |
Best scores achieved in international competitions (Continental Championships, World Cups, University Games) and domestic championships, in qualifications or finals.
Other contenders (based on previous results)
Ahmad Abu Al Soud (JOR)
Ferhat Arican (TUR)
Nils Dunkel (GER)
Lee Chih-kai (TPE)
Loran de Munck (NED)
Matvei Petrov (ALB)
Jayson Rampersad (PH)
Filip Ude (CRO)
AAA
Still Rings
These World Championships will welcome royalty for this event: although reigning Olympic Champion Liu Yang (CHN) will not compete, it’s like all the Lord of the Rings are going to fight to win the precious. Olympic and World champions, seasoned veterans, and promising newcomers will be present in Jakarta, ensuring that nearly all of the elite participants are represented.
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CONTENDERS | BEST SCORES 2025 | OVERVIEW |
Adem Asil (TUR) | 15.100 (Turkish Nationals) | 2022 World Champion and 2X European Champion. Strong balance of difficulty and execution. |
Courtney Tulloch (GBR) | 14.750 (GB Nationals) | 2022 bronze medalist in Liverpool 2022. Two elements named fater him in the COP (rated F and G). |
Elefthérios Petroúnias (GRE) | 14.700 (European Champ. QX) | The GOAT: 2016 Olympic Champion and 2X Olympic bronze medalist. 3X World Champion. This is his 5th Olympic cycle. |
Lan Xingyu (CHN) | 14.933 (Asian Champ. Final) | 2021 World Champion, 4X Asian Champion, 2X gold medalist at Asian Games. One of the best Chinese specialist. |
Zhang Boheng (CHN) | 14.600 (Antalya WC QX) | Rings are not his best apparatus, but he won bronze twice in National and qualified for the final at Worlds in 2021. Who knows? |
Artur Avetisyan (ARM) | 14.600 (Cottbus WC QX) | Bronze medalist at the 2025 European Champs, Osijek and Doha World Cups. Won the Cairo Cup in 2025. |
Mehmet Ayberk Koşak (TUR) | 14.533 (Turkish Nationals) | Solid FX and SR specialist; contributes regularly to the Turkish team’s achievements. |
Nikita Simonov (AZE) | 14.500 (Osijek WC Final) | Regular on the World Cups podiums: in 2025, he won gold in Baku and silver in Cottbus, Antalya, Osijek and Cairo. |
Glen Cuyle (BEL) | 14.466 (Paris WC Final) | Gold medalist on rings at the 2025 Paris Cup; was a finalist in the SR final at the 2024 Olympics. |
Harry Hepworth (GBR) | 14.400 (European Champ. QX) | Very strong FX, SR and VT specialist; qualified for these 3 finals at his 1st Worlds in 2023 at 19. Won silver at the 2025 Nationals. |
Best scores achieved in international competitions (Continental Championships, World Cups, University Games) and domestic championships, in qualifications or finals.
Other contenders (based on previous results)
Samir Aït Saïd (FRA)
Vahagn Davtyan (ARM)
William Émard (CAN)
Caio Souza (BRA)
Donnell Whittenburg (USA)
Zou Jingyuan (CHN)
AAA
Vault
MAG Predictions for Vault are not the easiest, especially with the last two Olympic and World Champions gunning for medals: Carlos Yulo, Artur Davtyan and Jake Jarman have shown outstanding performances since the beginning of the previous cycle, but could be challenged by Nazar Chepurnyi, Huang Mingqi and all the specialists who have excelled since the beginning of the year.
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CONTENDERS | BEST AVERAGE SCORES 2025 | OVERVIEW |
Artur Davtyan (ARM) | 14.900 (Cottbus WC Final) | Olympic vice-champion, 2022 World champion, has won millions of medals at world cups and is the king of stuck landings. |
Huang Mingqi (CHN) | 14.800 (China Nationals) | Was nearly absent from the MAG scene since 2018; won silver at the 2025 Asian Championships and at the Baku WC. |
Jake Jarman (GBR) | 14.775 (GB Nationals) | Known for his perfect Yonekura and his gold medals in 2023 in Antwerp. King on the floor and on vault. |
Nazar Chepurnyi (UKR) | 14.583 (European Champ. Final) | One of the best current vault specialists, bronze medalist in Antwerp and qualified for the vault final in Paris 2024. |
Thomas Grasso (ITA) | 14.500 (Champion’s Cup EF) | Won gold at the 2025 Paris Cup and ranked 4th at the 2021 World Championships. |
Harry Hepworth (GBR) | 14.500 (GB Nationals) | Bronze medalist at the 2024 Olympics. Very powerful. In 2025, he won silver at the GB Nationals and Osijek WC. |
Abdulaziz Mirvaliev (UZB) | 14.475 (Tashkent WC QX) | Won bronze at the Cairo WC. He has been improving his difficulty and execution regularly since 2023. |
Carlos Yulo (PHI) | 14.400 (Asian Champ.QX) | Olympic and World Champion. Known for his high level of execution. A force to be reckoned with. |
Ng Ka Ki (HKG) | 14.250 (Asian Champ. EF) | Finalist in the vault final at the 2024 and 2025 Asian Championships. |
Best average scores of the 2 vaults achieved in international competitions (Continental Championships, World Cups, University Games) and domestic championships, in qualifications or finals.
Other contenders (based on previous results)
James Bacuetti (AUS)
Yuri Guimarães (BRA)
James Hardy (AUS)
Asher Hong (USA)
Ondřej Kalný (CZE)
Emirhan Kartin (TUR)
Eddie Penev (BUL)
Kevin Penev (BUL)
Yahor Sharamkou (AIN/BLR)
Caio Souza (BRA)
Sebastian Sponevik (NOR)
Ivan Tikhonov (AZE)
Shin Jea-hwan (KOR)
Tseng Wei-Sheng (TPE)
Donnell Whittenburg (USA)
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Parallel Bars
Zou Jingyuan has been totally crushing it in the Parallel Bars competitions since 2017. His difficulty level is off the charts, and his execution scores usually top 9.2, which is pretty rare for this event. Unless something freakish occurs (remember his “Tippelt” at the the 2019 Worlds in Stuttgart…), it seems that other gymnasts are resigned to fight for silver, and the field is quite open: many PB specialists, including newcomer Tsunogai Tomoharu, are neck and neck for the podium.
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CONTENDERS | BEST SCORES 2025 | OVERVIEW |
Zou Jingyuan (CHN) | 15.233 (China Nationals EF) | The GOAT of Parallel Bars since 2017: 2X Olympic Champion, 2X World Champion. The highest execution and difficulty scores. |
Ángel Barajas (COL) | 15.033 (Paris WC QX) | One of the highest difficulty scores (6.1). Has just won silver on PB at the Paris Cup. His 1st World Championships as a senior. |
Oka Shinnosuke (JPN) | 14.966 (FISU QF) | Shinnosuke not only won 3 golds in Paris, he also won bronze on PB. Currently in the top 3. |
Tsunogai Tomoharu (JPN) | 14.933 (All Japan AA) | Newcomer from Japan with solid routines on PB and HB. Won silver on these 2 events at the 2025 Asian Championships. |
Ferhat Arican (TUR) | 14.800 (Türkiye Nationals QX) | Experienced veteran, bronze medalist in Tokyo and 2X European Champion. Is starting his 4th Olympic cycle. |
Hashimoto Daiki (JPN) | 14.600 (All Japan QX) | Another apparatus under control by Daiki, although he doesn’t regularly reach the finals in international meets. |
Joe Fraser (GBR) | 14.533 (Paris Cup EF) | 2019 World Champion, 2022 European Champion and 2022 Commonwealth Champion. Has just won gold at the Paris Cup. |
Moon Geon-young (KOR) | 14.433 (FISU EF) | His first year as a senior. Won bronze at the University Games. |
Zhang Boheng (CHN) | 14.366 (China Nationals QX) | Ranked 4th in the PB final at the Paris Olympics after qualifying in 2nd position. Precise on the bars. |
Brody Malone (USA) | 14.350 (US Nationals) | Better known as a High Bar specialist, but has always shown proficiency on PB. Not the highest D score but solid execution. |
Best scores achieved in international competitions (Continental Championships, World Cups, University Games) and domestic championships, in qualifications or finals.
Other contenders (based on previous results)
Rasuljon Abdurakhimov (UZB)
Cameron-Lie Bernard (FRA)
Nazar Chepurnyi (UKR)
Nils Dunkel (GER)
Timo Eder (GER)Ron Pyatov (ISR)
Shi Cong (CHN)
Caio Souza (BRA)
Carlos Yulo (PHI)
Yan Zabala (COL)
Samuel Zakutney (CAN)
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High Bar
The last 2 Olympic finals have shown that anything can happen on the bar and that MAG Predictions are not a scientific discipline. One of the main favorites is Tang Chia-hung of Taiwan, who has displayed his capacity to create an innovative routine with an optimized D score. His triple back dismount is not as solid as the rest of the routine, but his 6.7 D score is currently the highest in the world. Ángel Barajas follows closely in terms of difficulty, yet his execution lacks consistency.
And of course, 3 Japanese gymnasts (Daiki, Shinnosuke and Tomoharu) excel on this apparatus, as evidenced by their impressive medal records. All these gymnasts could easily be challenged by, among others, Félix Dolci, Marios Georgiou, Milad Karimi, Carlo Macchini, Brody Malone and Tin Srbić.
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CONTENDERS | BEST SCORES 2025 | OVERVIEW |
Tang Chia-hung (TPE) | 15.233 (Asian CHampionships EF) | One of the favorites for a medal on this event: he’s optimized his routine with the new COP and currently has the highest D score. |
Brody Malone (USA) | 15.200 (US Nationals) | 2022 World Champion; has recovered from a serious injury to qualify for the 2024 Olympics. One of the best HB specialists. |
Hashimoto Daiki (JPN) | 15.033 (All Japan AA) | 2020 Olympic Champion and 2023 World Champion. Disappointing results in Paris but has shown he’s back on track. |
Tsunogai Tomoharu (JPN) | 15.000 (Asian Championships EF) | His 1st senior year. Has already won silver on HB at the 2025 Asian Championships. 6.2 D score. |
Milad Karimi (KAZ) | 14.800 (Asian Championsips AA) | Regular finalist in major competitions and has won billions of medals in World Cups since 2017. 2020 Olympic finalist. |
Carlo Macchini (ITA) | 14.700 (Champion’s Cup EF) | Has just won gold on HB at the Paris Cup. 2023 European Championships silver medalist. Always a smile on his face. |
Ángel Barajas (COL) | 14.650 (Paris WC EF) | Colombian prodigy: won silver on HB at the 2024 Olympics wehn he was 17. Has one of the most complex HB routines. |
Félix Dolci (CAN) | 14.633 (FISU EF) | Multi-medalist on HB; he won gold at the FISU Games, beating Olympic Champion Hashimoto Daiki. One of the best Canadians. |
Oka Shinnosuke (JPN) | 14.600 (FISU Teams) | Current Olympic Champion (one of the 2 gymnasts who didn’t fall in the final). Solid and clean HB worker. |
Zhang Boheng (CHN)) | 14.466 (China Nationals Teams Final) | One of the best All-Arounders, and a solid HB worker. Bronze medalist in Paris 2024 and 2022 Asian Games Champion. |
Joe Fraser (GBR) | 14.433 (Paris WC QX) | Maybe more known for his skills on PB, but has secured a good number of medals on HB too. Clean work. |
Best scores achieved in international competitions (Continental Championships, World Cups, University Games) and domestic championships, in qualifications or finals.
Other contenders (based on previous results)
Yumin Abbadini (ITA)
Bart Deurloo (NED)
Marios Georgiou (CYP)
Kévin Carvalho (FRA)
Mikhail “Misha” Koudinov (NZL)
Luciano Letelier (CHI)
Anthony Mansard (FRA)
Arthur Nory Mariano (BRA)
Krisztofer Mészáros (HUN)
Joel Plata (ESP)
Noe Seifert (SUI)
Shi Cong (CHN)
Caio Souza (BRA)
Tin Srbić (CRO)
Robert Tvorogal (LTU)
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