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Turner Casimir Schmidt prepared for the gymnastics World Cup in Ahoy

Turner Casimir Schmidt, 30, said the gymnastics World Cup in Ahoy gave him extra tension and motivation. He entered the Rotterdam sports palace on Wednesday afternoon for stage training at the global final tournament and said he had needed time to get used to it.

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Loran de Munck replaces injured Jordi Hagenaar at World Championships in Rotterdam

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Jordi Hagenaar withdrew from the World Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam because of an injury. Loran de Munck, who had initially been selected as a reserve and had been dealing with a biceps injury, took his place in the Dutch squad. The KNGU is to announce a new reserve later in the week. The championships begin on Saturday at Rotterdam Ahoy with qualification competitions; the remaining Dutch men’s team comprises Casimir Schmidt, Amine Abaidi, Elijah Faverus and Jermain Grünberg.