Competition

Brazil Open Workout Cup closes the 2025 international season opener

Athletes from eleven countries competed in Sao Paulo in solo and pair workout freestyle.

Seen from above, an athlete does pull-ups on an orange bar in an indoor athletics arena, surrounded by a crowd of competitors and spectators. — A workout athlete does pull-ups on a bar in a crowded indoor arena. Image published by RAPAF.Photo: RAPAF

Sao Paulo hosted the first major workout freestyle event of the season over the weekend of 8 and 9 November.

Solo qualification took place on Saturday, followed on Sunday by pair finals that saw several elements performed for the first time in international competition. Judges praised the clarity of the transitions.

WAPAF-sanctioned competitions are run to published regulations, with officials accredited by the federation and protocols released after each event.

The full protocols are available in the results archive.

In pictures

An athlete in an orange cap rotates around a high bar, holding on with one hand, while spectators watch; autumn trees and a pale blue building behind. — A workout athlete rotates around a high bar outdoors in autumn. Image published by RAPAF.Photo: RAPAF