Gymnastics Canada Announces Official RG Gymnasts Representing Canada from May 2nd – May 11th, 2025 

May 2, 2025 | Events

OTTAWA, ON (May 2 2025) – Gymnastics Canada is thrilled to announce the gymnasts representing Canada at the Portimão International Tournament (May 2 – 4) and World Challenge Cup – Portimão (May 9 – 11) in Portugal. 


32nd International Tournament of Portimão 

The Portimão International will be held at the Portimão Arena in Portugal from May 2nd – 4th 2025. This event presents a fantastic developmental opportunity for our rhythmic gymnasts to compete against some of the world’s top talent. 

Athletes Representing Canada: 

  • Erica Lee 
  • Cindy He 
  • Angelina Lin 
  • Karina Kamenetsky 

Team 1: 

  • Olivia Nguyen 
  • Milana Sholkavich 

Team 2: 

  • Taisia Costeva  
  • Berna Ablikim 

Junior National Group Team: 

  • Eliza Bendeliiani 
  • Gillian Lu 
  • Iana Ivanova 
  • Lillian Yervzlin 
  • Cynthia Leng  

Coaches: 

  • Anastasiia Shykarieva 
  • Mariya Kovtun 
  • Tatsiana Kastenkava 


FIG World Challenge Cup – Portimão 

The FIG World Challenge Cup will take place at the Portimão Arena in Portugal on May 9th – 18th, 2025. This event presents a fantastic opportunity for our senior rhythmic gymnasts to compete against some of the world’s top talent and gain more valuable experience.  

Athletes Representing Canada: 

  • Carmel Kallemaa 
  • Erica Lee 

Senior National Group: 

  • Jana Alemam 
  • Dina Burak 
  • Elie Ghosh 
  • Margaret Kuts 
  • Elizabet Pikunov 

Coaches: 

  • Janika Moelder 

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For more information, contact:   
Emma Stanley  
Coordinator, Sport Development & Communications  
Gymnastics Canada  
estanley@gymcan.org