Preview of the 5th European Gym for Life Challenge

From Thursday 9 to Saturday 11 July, the beautiful Italian town of Pistoia will welcome 3437 gymnasts from 21 countries for the record 5^th edition of the European Gym for Life Challenge.

138 groups will aim to deliver the performance of their lives. The main objective of the European Gym for Life Challenge is to improve the quality of the performances, focusing on the ‘show effect’, or the attractiveness for spectators.

Each performance will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

• Entertainment value and overall impression
• Innovation and originality
• Technique, quality and safety
• Variety and diversity

 

All parts have equal value, up to 5 points per criteria. The evaluation is carried out by a panel of 4 experts. All scores are given independently with the 4 scores added together. Each group will receive constructive feedback by experts focusing on strengths and areas to be improved.

All groups receive a gold, silver or bronze medal.

 

Schedule ***All times indicated in Pistoia (ITA) local time zone***

Thursday 9 July

              15:45 – 16:00: Opening Ceremony

               16:00 – 20:30 : Small Groups part 1

 

Friday 10 July

              15:00 – 21:30: Small Groups part 2

 

Saturday 11 July

              09:00 – 20:30: Large Groups

 

Check out the full schedule on the event website: European Gymnastics.

 

How to follow

Tickets are available for purchase if you want to join us in Pala Carrara in Pistoia on Tickets – Eurogym 2026 Pistoia Italy.

If you can’t make it to Pistoia, don’t worry. The event is streamed in its entirety for a small fee. All info on https://www.eurogym2026.com/streaming !