Munich is considering a bid for the 2040 or 2044 Summer Olympics, contingent on a referendum to gauge public support. Mayor Dieter Reiter emphasized the need for citizen approval before committing to costly planning. The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) favors a single-city bid, with draft proposals due by late May and a final decision expected by year's end. India, Chile, Türkiye, and Indonesia have already bid with South Africa, Hungary, South Korea, or Qatar considering it. Kirsty Coventry will succeed Thomas Bach at the IOC main office.

Russian and Ukrainian gymnasts may compete at the 2025 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Doha this April. This marks the first time since 2022 that gymnasts from both countries might share the competition floor. Seven Russian athletes and six Ukrainian athletes have applied to participate. The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) had banned Russian and Belarusian gymnasts following the 2022 Doha tournament but later allowed them to compete under neutral status in 2024. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) is awaiting the International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s approval for Russia's participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics, with a decision expected in April.

The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games, scheduled from July 16-27, will feature artistic and rhythmic gymnastics with 22 medal events. Hosted across six German cities, the event expects 8,500 athletes from 150 countries. Rhythmic gymnastics will take place from July 17-19 in Essen, followed by artistic gymnastics from July 22-26, also in Essen. FISU President Leonz Eder expressed confidence in the German Organizing Committee's plans.

EOC President Spyros Capralos discussed the European Youth Olympic Winter Festival (EYOF) in Bakuriani, Georgia, highlighting its role in developing winter sports in the region. He expressed disappointment over the absence of Belarusian athletes due to IF restrictions, despite the EOC's decision to allow them as neutral athletes. Capralos also mentioned the expansion plans for future EYOF editions, with the 2027 summer and winter editions already awarded to Brașov (Romania) and Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italy), respectively. The Czech Republic and Germany are interested in hosting the 2029 winter edition. Additionally, an award in memory of Nodar Kumaritashvili will be created for the best athletes at the EYOF. Capralos also spoke about the 2027 European Games in Istanbul.

At the Paris 2024 Olympics, a rare incident occurred in women's gymnastics floor exercise where the bronze medalist changed twice due to judging controversies. Initially, Romania's Anna Barbosu secured third place, but an American challenge led to Jordan Chiles taking the bronze. Romania protested to CAS, arguing the U.S. challenge was filed late. CAS sided with Romania, restoring Barbosu as the bronze medalist. The incident sparked outrage, with the Romanian Prime Minister criticizing FIG and the Romanian Gymnastics Federation initially threatening to boycott the closing ceremony. The key issue was the timing of the U.S. challenge, which CAS determined was filed 1 minute and 4 seconds after the score was posted, violating FIG rules requiring challenges within 1 minute.