Ottawa, ON (July 22, 2026) – Gymnastics Canada is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent Canada at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships, taking place August 12–16 in Frankfurt, Germany.
The 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships will welcome approximately 300 of the world’s top rhythmic gymnasts to Frankfurt’s iconic Festhalle. Canada will be represented in both the individual and group competitions.
Here are the senior athletes who have been selected:
Rhythmic Gymnastics Individual
- Jana Alemam, ON
- Erica Lee, BC
- Suzanna Shahbazian, QC
Coaches: Natalia Popova, Svetlana Zhoukova and Mia Davidova
Rhythmic Gymnastics Group
- Berna Ablikim, ON
- Elise Ghosh, ON
- Carmel Kallemaa, ON
- Alyssa Levytskyy, ON
- Martina Ma, ON
- Puthapanya Suwaree, ON
Coach: Janika Moelder
Competition begins with two days of qualification on August 12 and 13, as athletes vie for spots in the finals. The top 18 individual gymnasts will advance to the Individual All-Around Final, while the top eight individuals and groups on each apparatus will qualify for the Apparatus Finals. The Individual All-Around Final is scheduled for August 14, the Group All-Around Final for August 15, and the Championships will conclude on August 16 with the Individual and Group Apparatus Finals.
For more information about the event, visit the official event website here!