Philippines to Host 2023 Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships

The Philippines has been designated by the International Gymnastics Federation to host the Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships in November 2025, with the event set at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Taguig and all 7,000 athletes housed at Resorts World. The Gymnastics Association of the Philippines is seeking government support to procure equipment and build facilities needed for the competition, with prominent figures such as Alliance Global CEO Kevin Tan and presidential son Vinny Marcos leading the organizing committee. Meanwhile, Brazil is positioning itself as a strong candidate to host the expanded 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, having expressed interest during the FIFA Executive Summit in Miami, with CBF President Samir Xaud meeting FIFA leadership to discuss the proposal. The 2029 tournament is expected to feature 32 teams, with Brazil potentially gaining an extra slot as host, and could benefit from infrastructure developed for the 2027 Women's World Cup, which Brazil will also host. Other contenders for the 2029 Club World Cup include Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Australia, and the United States, the latter rumored to be planning a larger 48-team format, though its current hosting has drawn mixed reactions. Additionally, Brazil will host the 2026 Pan American Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships and the 2025 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships, reflecting its growing stature in gymnastics on the international stage.