In brief
Dubai is set to host its first international rhythmic gymnastics championship, running November 5‑7, 2026. The event, organized by Wings Sports Academy in partnership with the UAE Gymnastics Committee, will feature 11 countries and Olympic star Darja Varfolomeev. It marks a milestone for the UAE’s expanding role in global sports and the growth of rhythmic gymnastics in the region.
Dubai will host its first international rhythmic gymnastics championship from November 5 to 7, 2026. The competition will bring athletes from 11 countries to the city for three days of high‑level performances.
Organized by Wings Sports Academy together with the UAE Gymnastics Committee, the event is confirmed on the International Gymnastics Federation’s official calendar. It is the first time the championship is held in the United Arab Emirates.
Saeed Ali Al Ajal, President of the UAE Sports for All Federation, said the partnership with Wings Sports Academy and the federation’s accreditation by the international body will help strengthen Dubai’s standing as a venue for worldwide sporting festivals.
Olympic and world champion Darja Varfolomeev will compete and share her journey to the top of the sport, welcoming young gymnasts to learn from a proven champion.
The championship is viewed as a step forward for the UAE’s growing presence on the international sports stage and a boost for rhythmic gymnastics in the region. It also aims to foster collaboration among athletes and to set the stage for future events in the United Arab Emirates.
