Building Bridges
From October 17 to 25, 2026, the iconic Rotterdam Ahoy transforms into the global arena for the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships. With roaring crowds, vibrant fan zones, and the world’s top gymnasts on the floor, this will be a championship like no other. As athletes chase Olympic dreams and national pride, Rotterdam sets the stage for connection – between generations, cultures, and disciplines.
Under the theme Building Bridges, the event becomes more than competition. It celebrates unity between people, generations, and cultures. The theme will run through everything: from elite sport in Ahoy to grassroots activities across the city, from side-events to campaigns using the slogan #BuildingBridges.
World championships song & Dance challenge
With That Bridge We Build Today, the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships 2026 have a soundtrack that perfectly matches the event. The song is performed by Evie van der Heijden, a student at Codarts University of the Arts in Rotterdam, and is all about connection, collaboration and the moment when everything comes together.
The song of course comes with its very own Dance Challenge. We are challenging groups, dance clubs, and friends’ teams from all across the Netherlands to create their own choreography to the official World Championships song. Show us your energy, creativity, and style – and who knows, you might see your dance featured on our official channels!
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The final sessions of the World Championships are selling out fast! 🤸♂️🔥
Do you want to see the world’s best gymnasts live in action in Rotterdam? Don’t wait any longer, get your tickets 𝗡𝗢𝗪 via link in bio! 🎟️
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Rapid fire with Loran de Munck 🔥🤸♂️
We asked Loran a few quick questions, and he had to answer right away 👀
From his favourite apparatus to the best advice he has ever received and who he texts the most within TeamNL! 🧡
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De deadline voor de WK Dance Challenge komt steeds dichterbij! ⏰ Dus doe snel mee en stuur jouw dans uiterlijk 16 augustus in. 💃🤸♀️
Tip: de zomervakantie is begonnen! 🌞 Dus genoeg tijd om te oefenen, waar je ook bent. Trommel je teamgenoten op, leer de choreografie en doe mee!
Iedereen kan meedoen – van beginner tot ervaren danser!
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Gymclub O.D.I. uit Tinte wint de WK Clubactie! 🏆🤸
Van alle deelnemende clubs kochten bij Gymclub O.D.I. relatief de meeste leden een ticket. Daarmee wint de club een compleet verzorgde busreis naar Rotterdam Ahoy! 🚌
Een geweldige toevoeging aan een extra bijzonder jaar, want O.D.I. bestaat dit jaar 100 jaar! 🎉
