Gymnastics elite fights for the title: Austria's best compete in Ried!

Gymnastics elite fights for the title: Austria's best compete in Ried!

On October 19, 2025, things will get really busy in the beautiful Ried: The  Turn10 national championships of the gymnastics elite  bring together the best gymnasts in the country. From 8:00 a.m., the Federal School Center will be the venue where over 800 athletes from all over Austria will compete for the coveted titles. Maximilian Wiesner-Zechmeister, the chairman of the Ried 1848 gymnastics club, is full of anticipation and emphasizes that the organizational preparations are in full swing in order to offer the participants and spectators a first-class experience. And the best news: Entry is free for all visitors!

All participants aged 9 and over are eligible to take part in these exciting competitions. In addition to the individual rankings, there will also be a club ranking in which the member clubs of Turnsport Austria can compete against each other. The winners of each class can look forward to the title of “Austrian Gymnastics 10 Champion 2025”, which underlines the importance of these championships.

Insights into gymnastics

Gymnastics in Austria has developed enormously in recent years. As the  Gymnastics Austria  reports, the organization comprises seven divisions with a focus on top-class sports, youth competitive sports and talent development. In this sense, the new version of the Turn10 program 2025+ will also be presented at the Turn10 championships, which are organized together with the Ried 1848 gymnastics club, which will take effect from January 1, 2025.

The competition calendar for female artistic gymnastics has been planned down to the last detail, and preparations for next year's European Championships are already underway. There are also some changes in male artistic gymnastics in order to remain internationally competitive. This shows that Austrian gymnastics is constantly on the move and is adapting to the challenges of international competition.

Joint efforts for the future

The Turn10 Championships in Ried are more than just a competition; they are a celebration of gymnastics in Austria. The organization by the gymnastics club and Turnsport Austria shows how important community commitment is to promoting sport. Max Wiesner-Zechmeister said: “We have a good knack for running this championship and are looking forward to the challenges that come.”

Anyone who has the opportunity to stop by Ried on October 19th should not miss this opportunity: an exciting program and the best gymnasts in the country demand a broad audience base that lives and loves this sport. Be there when fate is decided in the air!