Ottawa, ON (November 9, 2026) – Team Canada’s artistic gymnasts have secured multiple spots in the finals at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, following the men’s and women’s qualification rounds at the Dakar Expo Center.
Canada’s women’s artistic gymnastics team, consisting of Nikita Théodat (QC), Maryam Saber (QC), and Taya Macey (NS), finished 5th in qualifications with a combined score of 97.265. While the score secured the team a spot in the Women’s Team Final, due to health reasons, the team has decided to withdraw from the event and will instead focus on its upcoming individual and mixed team finals. Several gymnasts have advanced following strong performances in qualifications.
In the men’s competition, Jaydon De Silva (AB) secured his place in the Men’s All-Around Final after finishing 17th with a total score of 73.133. On the women’s side, Nikita Théodat also earned a spot in the Women’s All-Around Final, placing 9th with a score of 49.432.
Canada also advanced to the Mixed Team Final, finishing 11th in qualifications with a combined score of 72.499 points. The team, consisting of Jaydon De Silva, Nikita Théodat, Maryam Saber, and Taya Macey, will compete against some of the world’s top young gymnasts.
Upcoming Finals Schedule
All times are local to Dakar, Senegal.
- November 10 – 11:30 a.m.: Men’s All-Around Final – Jaydon De Silva
- November 10 – 4:15 p.m.: Women’s All-Around Final – Nikita Théodat
- November 11 – 5:05 p.m.: Mixed Team Final – Team Canada
How to Watch
Fans across Canada can follow the action live on the CBC Sports website and CBC Gem, with the streaming schedule available here. Live coverage will also be available through Olympics.com and the official Olympics app.
For more information about the Games, please visit the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games official website.