Schönmaier narrowly misses victory at the Masters Tournament - Cottbus secures its future as the FIG World Cup's anchor through 2028
The 2024 FIG World Cup series concluded without any events taking place this year. However, attention has already shifted to future competitions, including the upcoming Tournament of Masters in Cottbus from 19 to 22 February 2026. The German city will continue hosting the prestigious series through 2028, ensuring its place on the international gymnastics calendar.
At the most recent FIG World Cup in Cottbus, German gymnasts delivered strong performances. Karina Schönmaier secured a silver medal in the vault, narrowly missing gold by just 0.16 points. The top spot went to Anna Kalmikova, competing under a neutral flag, while Slovenia's Teja Belak took bronze.
On the apparatus finals day, Lea Quaas advanced to the balance beam final, scheduled for Sunday. Earlier in the competition, she had placed fifth on uneven bars. Meanwhile, Tom Schultze, representing local club SC Cottbus, also qualified for the vault final.
The wider FIG World Cup circuit features stops in Baku, Antalya, Cairo, Osijek, and Doha. However, no events were held in 2024, leaving Cottbus as the sole confirmed host for future editions until at least 2028.
The next major event in Cottbus is set for February 2026, maintaining the city's long-standing role in the series. German athletes like Schönmaier, Quaas, and Schultze will look to build on their recent results. The absence of 2024 competitions means the focus now rests on the expanded schedule ahead.
