Armenia Triumphs in Cairo: Artur Davtyan and Hamlet Manukyan Secure World Cup Gold
CAIRO, Egypt — Armenia’s national artistic gymnastics team has cemented its standing on the world stage, capturing two gold medals and a silver at the fourth stage of the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup.
Olympic silver medalist Artur Davtyan led the charge, securing the gold medal in the men’s vault final. Davtyan’s precision earned him the tournament’s highest score of 14.666, reaffirming his position as a dominant force in the discipline. The victory adds to an already decorated career that includes world championship and three-time European championship titles.
ALT: Armenian gymnast Artur Davtyan performing a vault during the FIG World Cup in Cairo.
A Golden Sweep for Armenia
The success in Cairo was not limited to the vault. The Armenian squad demonstrated versatility across multiple apparatuses, beginning with a victory by Hamlet Manukyan.
Manukyan triumphed in the pommel horse final, posting a score of 14.800 to claim the gold medal. Further strengthening the team’s tally, Artur Avetisyan secured a silver medal in the rings final, finishing second with a score of 14.300.
- Artur Davtyan: Gold (Vault) — 14.666
- Hamlet Manukyan: Gold (Pommel Horse) — 14.800
- Artur Avetisyan: Silver (Rings) — 14.300
Global Competition and Schedule Shifts
While Armenia celebrated significant gains, the overall leaderboard saw China leading the gold tally at the Cairo finale. Greece’s Petrounias managed to secure the gold medal in the rings event, notably achieving the win despite suffering from a severe back injury.
Doha Stage Canceled
In a surprising turn for the series, officials have announced that the fifth stage of the Gymnastics World Cup, which was slated for Doha, has been canceled. The decision was attributed to the regional situation, altering the trajectory of the remaining series but leaving the results from Cairo intact.