DOHA: The Local Organising Committee of 15th Artistic Gymnastics World Cup announced the provisional competition schedule.

Some of the world’s best gymnasts have registered for this year’s event that will be held from March 1-4 with 112 men (MAG) and 42 women (WAG) have already arrived in the Qatari capital.

After two years, the competition will be open to the fans, who can book their tickets online www.q-tickets.com.

“We thank the Qatar Olympic Committee for their unstinted support in organising the competition. We are also thankful to the Aspire Academy and Aspire Zone for their excellent support over the years,” added Qatar Gymnastics Federation President Ali Al Hitmi, who is also a FIG (International Gymnastics Federation) First Vice-President.

The preparations have been stepped up to host the 15th edition of Artistic Gymnastics World Cup, which Doha hosted for the first time in 2008.

On the first two days, the men’s and women’s qualifications will be followed by the finals on March 3 and 4.