Shanghai to host 2026 International Jump Rope Elite Championships

The 2026 Shanghai International Jump Rope Elite Championships will take place in Gaojing town, Baoshan district, from Oct 23 to 26. Upgraded from the former Shanghai International Jump Rope Masters, it is a homegrown international sporting event, drawing nearly 200 athletes from 12 countries and regions across four continents.

Held under official rules set by the International Jump Rope Union (IJRU), it ranks among China's top-tier international rope skipping competitions.

The main competition features three categories: individual all-around, one-on-one individual freestyle battle, and fun challenge series, testing athletes' speed, endurance and versatility.

For the first time, the event adopts a global qualifying system. The final lineup boasts six world record holders, 22 world champions and 68 continental champions, with overseas athletes accounting for 41.8 percent.

Pre-event activities will kick off on Oct 20 with a champion meet-and-greet featuring Australian world champion Luke Boon and Chinese star Zhang Chengwei. From Oct 21 to 22, world champions will visit schools in Baoshan to promote the "Everybody Jumps" initiative.