The first day of the 2015 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships saw women's qualification take place ©2015WGC/Twitter

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The first day of Glasgow 2015 was packed full of action ©WGC/Twitter

Brazil's Jade Fernandes Barbosa produced an excellent display on the beam ©Getty Images


Britain's Claudia Fragapane was in superb form for her nation on the floor ©Getty Images

Ava Lorein Verdeflor is the sole women's representative from the Philippines at Glasgow 2015 ©Getty Images

Japan's Aiko Sugihara endured a difficult time on the balance beam as she finished with a total of 12.800 ©Getty Images

The athletes use chalk in several of the disciplines to help with their grip and balance ©Getty Images

Mai Murakami of Japan produced a good display on the floor ©Getty Images

Italy finished the day in third much to the delight of their entire contingent ©Italian Gymnastics/Twitter

Britain were clearly delighted with their day's work ©British Gymnastics/Twitter