Gymnastics Olympic Qualification 2020: Everything You Need To Know

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Introduction

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the gymnastics world is still buzzing with excitement about the upcoming Olympic qualification events. Gymnasts from around the globe will be competing for a chance to represent their country at the 2020 Olympic Games, now scheduled for 2021. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the gymnastics Olympic qualification process.

What is Gymnastics Olympic Qualification?

Gymnastics Olympic Qualification is the process by which gymnasts and teams earn the right to compete in the Olympic Games. Each country is allowed a certain number of spots for gymnasts to compete in the Olympics, and those spots are earned through qualification events held in the year leading up to the Games.

Individual Qualification

For individual gymnasts, there are two paths to Olympic qualification. The first is through the All-Around World Cup series, where gymnasts compete in a series of events around the world, accumulating points based on their performance. The top three gymnasts from nations that have not already qualified a full team to the Olympics earn individual spots. The second path is through the apparatus World Cup series. Gymnasts compete in events on specific apparatuses, such as the vault or balance beam, and the top three gymnasts from nations that have not already qualified a full team to the Olympics earn individual spots.

Team Qualification

For team qualification, countries compete in the World Championships, held in the year before the Olympics. The top three teams from the World Championships earn automatic spots in the Olympics. The remaining teams earn spots through the Olympic qualification event, held in the year of the Olympics.

Changes to Gymnastics Olympic Qualification for 2020

There have been some changes to the gymnastics Olympic qualification process due to the pandemic. The qualification events were postponed and rescheduled, and some events were cancelled altogether. Additionally, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that the number of athletes competing in the gymnastics events at the Olympics would be reduced to limit the number of people in the Olympic Village.

New Format for the Team Event

One of the biggest changes is to the format of the team event. Instead of five gymnasts competing on each apparatus, only four gymnasts will compete on each apparatus, with the lowest score dropped. This means that teams will need to have more depth in order to be competitive.

Changes to Individual Qualification

There have also been changes to the individual qualification process. The All-Around World Cup series was cancelled for 2020, and the apparatus World Cup series was shortened. Additionally, the Olympic qualification event was rescheduled to June 2021, just a month before the Olympics, which will put added pressure on gymnasts to perform at their best.

Conclusion

The gymnastics Olympic qualification process is complex and ever-changing, but it’s what makes the Olympics such an exciting event for gymnasts and fans alike. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics may have been postponed, but the gymnastics world is eagerly anticipating the upcoming qualification events and the chance to see some of the best gymnasts in the world compete on the biggest stage of all.