FIG World Cup Osijek 2025:
Hang Takes Three Medals, Georgieva Claims Vault

The FIG Individual Apparatus World Cup Series continued with its fourth event in Osijek, Croatia. The event's format features qualification rounds advancing the top eight per apparatus to finals, maintaining a two-per-country maximum that that curbs dominance of powerhouse nations, and promotes parity and competitive balance. Athletes compete for medals, prize money, and ranking points that accumulate across the season to determine series champions on each event, with national gymnastics federations selecting competitors for participation.

The event finals showcased both established contenders and emerging athletes finding their way to the podium. Medal winners represented nine countries, The event finals showcased both established contenders and emerging athletes finding their way to the podium. Medal winners represented nine countries, reflecting a depth of talent on display early in this new Olympic cycle.

Georgieva Captures Vault with Execution Excellence

Bulgaria’s Valentina Georgieva claimed vault gold (14.149), edging China’s Yu Linmin (14.066) with controlled landings that decided the event final by less than a tenth of a point. A former rhythmic gymnast who switched to artistic at a young age, Georgieva won silver at last year’s European Championships placed 5th at the 2024 Paris Olympics, establishing herself as a podium contender on the international stage.

Yang Fanyuwei Captures Bars With Season-High Difficulty

Yang Fanyuwei secured uneven bars gold in Osijek with a 13.766, built on a 6.4 difficulty score, the highest bars D-score of any World Cup final in 2025 so far, combined with steady execution. The 20-year-old has become one of the sport’s most innovative specialists. Earlier this year at the Antalya World Cup, Yang successfully competed a full-twisting layout Jaeger, which was officially named The Fanyuwei, earning her a place among the select group of gymnasts recognized with skills in the Code of Points.

Maisa Kuusikko earned silver for Finland at 13.566, continuing her strong 2025 season. The all-around competitor made history as the first Finnish gymnast to qualify for a World Championships all-around final in 2022, where she finished 13th after qualifying 29th. Her bars silver provides valuable World Cup experience as she continues building toward major international assignments, demonstrating the technical precision that has made her a key figure in Finland's gymnastics development.

Thorsdottir Returns With Season-Leading Execution on Beam

Her victory reflected the hallmarks of her career: controlled precision, fluid artistry, and the ability to combine technical skill with expressive performance. Since her 2017 European breakthrough, Thorsdottir has built a reputation as one of the sport’s most elegant performers, shaped in part by her studies in performing arts at Amsterdam’s Lucia Marthas Institute. She often describes her goal as wanting to “touch souls” with her gymnastics, and Osijek provided a stage where that intention met competitive success.

With the 2025 World Championships on the horizon, this win gives Thorsdottir crucial competitive momentum. It reinforced her place as a veteran still capable of delivering world-class execution, artistry, and composure as she enters what could become her third Olympic cycle.

Hang Delivers Multi-Event Consistency

Jayla Hang captured three medals, including gold on floor (13.466), beam silver (13.766) and vault bronze (13.766), underscoring a steadiness and ability to perform on the international stage that will serve her well during the US World Championships selections process later this year.

The Osijek World Cup concluded with seven nations represented across apparatus podiums, demonstrating the global depth that makes these competitions valuable for athlete development and international gymnastics growth. Athletes now carry forward ranking points and competitive experience as the series continues toward seasonal championships and major international assignments.