Artistic gymnastics is a competitive sport that involves performing routines on various apparatus, showcasing strength, flexibility, balance, and artistic flair. The apparatus for men include floor exercise, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, and horizontal bar. Women compete in floor exercise, vault, uneven bars, and balance beam. Gymnasts are judged on execution, difficulty, and artistic presentation, with the aim of achieving a high overall score. Artistic gymnastics is a captivating and highly demanding discipline that often features intricate routines and impressive displays of athleticism.

Artistic gymnastics has a rich history dating back to ancient Greece, where it was a part of the training for military purposes. The modern form of artistic gymnastics began to take shape in the early 19th century in Europe, particularly in Germany. Gymnastics clubs were established, and the sport evolved with the development of apparatus and organized competitions.

In the early 20th century, gymnastics gained popularity worldwide, and international competitions were introduced. The Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) was founded in 1881 to oversee the sport globally. Artistic gymnastics debuted at the Olympics in 1896 for men and later in 1928 for women.

Over the years, the sport has seen various changes in rules, scoring systems, and the introduction of new elements. Artistic gymnastics has become a prominent and highly watched sport in both the Olympic Games and other international competitions, showcasing the incredible athleticism and artistic expression of gymnasts.