OTTAWA, ON (August 21, 2023) – Gymnastics Canada is pleased to announce the list of athletes, coaches, judges, and support staff who will represent Canada at the 2023 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Valencia, Spain from August 23 to 27, 2023.
As Canada’s most elite rhythmic gymnastics talents converge on the global stage, they are primed to captivate audiences with their awe-inspiring performances and showcase the country’s unwavering commitment to excellence in the realm of gymnastics. The event promises to be a celebration of skill, dedication, and the remarkable journey these athletes have embarked upon. With their grace, precision, and unparalleled determination, Gymnastics Canada’s representatives are ready to leave an indelible mark on the world stage and make their country proud.
Canada will be sending two senior individual gymnasts at the 40th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships. Tune into CBC Sports throughout the week for live coverage of the event. The complete schedule can be found here.
The delegation for the 2023 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships consists of the following members:
SENIOR INDIVIDUAL
Tatiana Cocsanova (Questo RG, QC)
Carmel Kallemaa (Glimmer Athletics, ON)
SUPPORT STAFF
RGI Coaches – Natalia Popova & Janika Moelder
Head of Delegation – Teresa Orr
RGI Judge – Daniela Arendasova
IST – Cristina Piticco
The competition schedule for the 2023 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships is as follows:
- RGI Qualifications and Final (Hoop & Ball) – Wednesday, August 23
- RGI Qualifications and Final (Clubs & Ribbon) – Thursday, August 24
- RGI All-Around Final – Saturday, August 26
We look forward to cheering you on. Go Canada Go!
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First established in 1969, Gymnastics Canada has been supporting the mastery of movement in Canada for five decades as the national governing body for the sport of gymnastics in Canada. We work closely with the twelve provincial federations and 700 local clubs to provide a broad range of programs and services to meet the needs of all participants. From athlete development to coach and judge education, Gymnastics Canada sets the operating standards and practices for the sport in Canada. Our mandate is to promote and provide positive and diverse gymnastics experiences through the delivery of quality and safe gymnastics programming. Visit www.gymcan.org for more information or follow us @gymcan1. From here, we soar.
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For more information, contact:
Katia Perin
Communications
Gymnastics Canada
comms@gymcan.org