Team Canada Set to Compete at the 2025 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup in Cluj-Napoca, Romania

July 18, 2025 | Events, News

OTTAWA, ON – Gymnastics Canada is proud to announce the rhythmic gymnastics athletes representing Canada at the upcoming FIG World Challenge Cup taking place July 25–27, 2025, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania at the Polyvalent Hall Cluj-Napoca (BT Arena). 

Canada will be represented in both individual (RGI) and group (RGG) competitions.

Individual Athletes (RGI):

  • Suzanna Shahbazian
  • Carmel Kallemaa
    Coaches: Natalia Popova and Janika Molder

Group Athletes (RGG):

  • Jana Alemam
  • Dina Burak
  • Elise Ghosh
  • Gloria Hui
  • Margaret Kuts
  • Elizabet Piskunov
    Coach: Janika Molder

Support Staff:

  • Team Physiotherapist: Claire Biafore
  • Judge: Daniela Arendasova

Competition Schedule (All Times Local – EEST)

Friday, July 25

  • RGI Qualifications – Ball and Hoop
    • Group A | 10:00 | Suzanna Shahbazian
    • Group C | 15:00 | Carmel Kallemaa
  • RGG Qualification – 5 Ribbons
    • Group B | 20:00 | Team Canada

Saturday, July 26

  • RGI Qualifications – Clubs and Ribbon
    • Group A | 12:00 | Suzanna Shahbazian
    • Group C | 17:05 | Carmel Kallemaa
  • RGG Qualification – 3 Balls & 2 Hoops
    • Group B | 19:30 | Team Canada

Sunday, July 27 – FINALS

  • 13:00 | RGI Hoop Final
  • 13:37 | RGI Ball Final
  • 14:15 | RGG 5 Ribbon Final
  • 15:25 | RGI Clubs Final
  • 16:00 | RGI Ribbon Final
  • 16:40 | RGG 3 Balls & 2 Hoops Final

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