Japan’s Shinnosuke Oka emerged victorious in the men’s horizontal bar final at the Bercy Arena, clinching the gold medal in a tightly contested event. The competition came down to the wire, with Oka and Ángel Barajas of Colombia both finishing with identical scores of 14.533. However, it was Oka's superior execution score of 8.633 compared to Barajas' 7.933 that secured him the top spot on the podium.
Barajas settled for the silver medal, showcasing an impressive performance throughout the final. Meanwhile, China’s Zhang Boheng claimed the bronze medal with a score of 13.966, rounding off the podium in the men’s horizontal bar event.
The thrilling competition at the Bercy Arena captivated spectators as the gymnasts displayed their skills and precision on the horizontal bar. Oka's exceptional execution ultimately set him apart from his competitors, earning him the prestigious gold medal in a memorable final.