2026 Men’s Gymnastics World Cup Series: Full Recap & Analysis

This recap serves as a summary of the five competitions that constitute the 2026 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Series. The following data provides an analysis of the medals, scores, and other statistics attained throughout the World Cups held in Cottbus, Baku, Antalya, Cairo, and Osijek, which occurred between February and April 2026.

2026 Men’s Gymnastics World Cup Series: The Winners

Yahor Sharamkou (BLR)
Floor Exercise: Gold in Baku, and Silver in Cottbus
71 points

Zeinolla Idrissov (KAZ)
Pommel Horse: Silver in Cairo, Antalya, and Osijek
75 points

Artur Avetisyan (ARM)
Still Rings: Gold in Cottbus, Silver in Cairo, and Bronze in Osijek
75 points

Nazar Chepurnyi (UKR)
Vault: Gold in Cottbus and Baku, and Bronze in Osijek
80 points

Ángel Barajas (COL)
Parallel Bars: Gold in Baku and Osijek, and Silver in Antalya
85 points

Tang Chia-hung (TPE)
Horizontal Bar: Gold in Baku, Antalya and Osijek
90 points

Medals per Country

At the conclusion of the World Cup series, the medal tally by country is as follows: over 5 competitions comprising each 6 events, with each event featuring 3 medals, a total of 90 medals were awarded to 27 distinct nations. Kazakhstan and Russia each secured 10 medals, while Armenia distinguished itself by earning the highest number of gold medals, totaling 4, achieved by Hamlet Manukyan (2), Artur Avetisyan (1) and Artur Davtyan (1).

Highest Scores per Apparatus

The current MAG Code of Points has significantly influenced the level of Difficulty score; it now incorporates only the eight highest-rated elements, as opposed to the ten elements included in the previous code. Consequently, total scores rarely surpass the threshold of 15.000.

Highest Total Scores per Apparatus

The table reveals which gymnast racked up the highest total score on each of the six apparatus during the whole World Cup Series. You can find the competition name right below the athletes’ names.

Eight Highest Total Scores per Apparatus

If the Series were to be considered as a singular competition, the gymnasts attaining the eight highest scores would be as follows for each apparatus:

Highest Difficulty and Execution Scores per Apparatus

Here are the comprehensive details concerning the highest Execution and Difficulty scores attained for each apparatus, along with the gymnasts who achieved these top scores. Please note that the total score referenced below does not represent the sum of the Difficulty and Execution scores listed; each score was obtained during different routines and by distinct athletes.

Average Difficulty and Execution Scores per Apparatus

The graphs presented below illustrate the average scores for Difficulty and Execution, encompassing both qualifications and finals. The scores from all five competitions have been aggregated to calculate the overall averages.

Average Difficulty Scores per Apparatus Throughout the Series
Qualifications & Finals

Average Execution Scores per Apparatus Throughout the Series
Qualifications & Finals

Average Difficulty Scores per Rank Throughout the Series
Event Finals

For each apparatus, the average Difficulty, Execution and Total scores for the eight gymnasts qualified for the finals in the five competitions have been calculated. This analysis presents a comprehensive breakdown of the total score composition throughout the entire series.

Average Execution Scores per Rank Throughout the Series
Event Finals

Average Total Scores per Rank Throughout the Series
Event Finals

Gymnasts Performances Across the Series

Gymnasts with the Most Participations and Conversion Rates to Finals and Gold Medals

Some gymnasts chose to compete to all 5 competitions of the World Cup Series, while others selected only 2 or World Cups. Each athlete decided what the best strategy was according to their objectives.

The points allocated to the athletes according to their rankings allow them to:
– win the World Cup series (one winner per apparatus)
– be qualified for the 2026 World Championships: A total of eight gymnasts per apparatus (i.e., 48 male athletes overall) will have the opportunity to qualify for the 2026 World Championships in Rotterdam. Several criteria are established for selection, and current rankings are provisional: gymnasts representing nations qualifying for Rotterdam through the 2026 Continental Championships will not be eligible. Consequently, the rankings will be revised following each of the five continental competitions. More here and here.

The table below presents the gymnast with the highest number of participations per apparatus, along with the corresponding counts of:
– qualifications for the finals
– medal wins
– gold medal wins

Stuck Landings

The recent regulation concerning the stuck landing rule has garnered significant popularity since its enactment in the 2025-2028 MAG COP, both among gymnasts and spectators. During the 2026 Men’s Gymnastics World Cup Series, both Japan and Colombia successfully stuck their landings on 11 occasions each, culminating in a cumulative total of 133 “stois” recorded.

Number of Stuck Landings per Country Throughout the Series

Breakdown of Stuck Landings per Apparatus
Qualifications & Finals

Gymnasts With the Most Stuck Landings Throughout the World Cup Series

Angel Barajas, the victor on the Parallel Bars, also emerged as the champion of stuck landings with seven successful instances, which account for 64% of the total achieved by Colombia.

Gymnasts With the Best Conversion Rates for Stuck Landings Throughout the World Cup Series

Neutral Deductions

With no real surprise, the number of neutral deductions is higher on Floor and Vault, mostly caused by out of bounds penalties (they represent 93% of the number of neutral deductions, and 72% of the total of points deducted).

Number of Deductions and Points Deducted per Apparatus in Qualifications and Finals Throughout the World Cup Series

Breakdown of Deductions and Points Deducted per Apparatus in Qualifications and Finals Throughout the World Cup Series

Recaps of the World Cups:
2026 Cottbus World Cup
2026 Baku World Cup
2026 Antalya World Cup
2026 Cairo World Cup
Official World Gymnastics Information

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