From dream to podium: Júlia Coutinho and Gabriela Bouças shine in their first World Cup

Flamengo's gymnastics team did well in Europe! In their World Cup debut, athletes Júlia Coutinho (15) and Gabriela Bouças (16) made their mark at the competition in Koper, Slovenia. The event marked the beginning of the gymnasts' international career in the adult arena—and already with a podium finish.

The standout performer was Júlia, who wowed the judges and the crowd with a flawless performance on the floor. Her perfect score secured the gold medal, and the young athlete was overcome with emotion, crying as she heard the national anthem at the top of the podium.

"I came back from my first World Cup, I won first place on floor exercise, and I'm so happy. It was a unique experience, a mix of nervousness and joy," said Júlia.

Also making her debut in international competitions of this magnitude, Gabriela Bouças demonstrated talent and consistency. She won two bronze medals, on the balance beam and parallel bars, and celebrated her achievement with enthusiasm.

"It was my first World Cup too, and I placed third on the balance beam and parallel bar. I'm very excited and proud of this result," said Gabriela.

The results reinforce the excellent work Flamengo has done with its youth teams and the high performance of artistic gymnastics. At just 15 and 16 years old, Júlia and Gabriela return to Brazil with a wealth of experience, medals, and the certainty that the future of Flamengo gymnastics is in excellent hands.