Brazil bids to host Rhythmic Gymnastics Worlds
The Brazilian Gymnastics Confederation has submitted its bid to host the 2025 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships to the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG). The move is backed by the government through the Ministry of Sport as well as the president’s Secretariat-General.
“Brazil is falling more and more deeply in love with rhythmic gymnastics—the country’s most successful sport at the Pan American Games in Santiago, ahead of the other Olympic sports in Team Brazil’s medal table. In addition, Brazil’s presence on podiums at world cups has become increasingly frequent. We see great admiration for our progress in the sport all over the world. Therefore, I hope FIG takes a close look at our request,” said Brazil’s Gymnastics Federation head Luciene Resende.
The confidence in the success of the Brazilian bid, presented Tuesday (Nov. 14), is all the greater as it boasts government support, made official by a declaration by the Sport Minister André Fufuca. “We wish to bring this championship to the marvelous city, the city of Rio de Janeiro, to show Brazil and the world the capacity and technical quality of our gymnasts,” it reads.
