Morinari Watanabe: Baku is one of the world’s pre-eminent sports cities

“Baku is one of the world’s pre-eminent sports cities, and we are thrilled that the World Championships and second Olympic qualification are being held here," FIG President Morinari Watanabe said, according to Report.

“As usual, the organisation has been superb, and it will be exciting to see how the competition unfolds and which gymnasts will qualify their nations to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.”

Notably, the tournament, which started today, will be completed on September 22.