🥇 Kaylia Nemour gives Algeria a historic gold medal in Jakarta

Algerian gymnast Kaylia Nemour made history by winning the gold medal on uneven bars at the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta. At just 18 years old, she became the first African and Arab athlete to win a world title in this demanding discipline.

An unprecedented triumph for Africa and the Arab world

Under the spotlights of the Jakarta Arena, Kaylia Nemour performed a routine of exceptional complexity, scoring 15.533 points with a difficulty rating of 7.1 — one of the highest ever recorded in this event.

His ease, precision and elegance captivated the jury, giving him a historic victory and an immense moment of national pride.

"I wanted to prove that anything is possible, even for a girl from Algeria. This medal is for my country, my family, and all those who dream big," the champion said, moved, after her victory.

A meteoric rise

Born in Saint-Benoît, France, to Algerian parents, Kaylia Nemour chose to represent Algeria in 2023. She quickly established herself as a key figure in world gymnastics.

His impressive performances at the African Championships and then at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games had already revealed his exceptional talent.

In Jakarta, she confirmed her dominance in her specialty: the uneven bars, an event that requires power, coordination and creativity.

A symbol for Algerian youth

This victory goes beyond sporting matters: it symbolises resilience, determination and national pride.

By giving Algeria its first world title in gymnastics, Kaylia Nemour inspires a whole generation of young girls to believe in their dreams, despite the obstacles.

Her success also opens a new page for Algerian and African women's sport, often under-represented on the international scene.

And now ?

Buoyed by this recognition, Kaylia Nemour is already looking to the future: the 2026 World Games and the prospect of consolidating her status as a global reference.

Algeria, for its part, hopes to capitalize on this feat to develop gymnastics in its territory - by improving infrastructure, training and supervision of young talents.

🧭 Express sheet

Full name: Kaylia Nemour Age: 18 years old Discipline: Artistic gymnastics – Uneven bars Title: World Champion 2025 in Jakarta Special feature: First African and Arab woman to win world gold.

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