Ottawa, ON (October 27, 2026) – Four Canadian artistic gymnasts are preparing to represent Team Canada at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, taking place from October 31 to November 13, 2026, in Dakar, Senegal. Marking the first Olympic sporting event to be held on the African continent, the Games will bring together approximately 2,700 young athletes aged 15 to 17 from more than 200 delegations around the world.
The artistic gymnastics competitions will take place at the Dakar Expo Center, where athletes will compete in qualification rounds, all-around finals, and apparatus finals. Canada’s three female artistic gymnasts will also compete together in the Women’s Team Competition.
Canadian Delegation
- Nikita Théodat (QC)
- Taya Macey (NS)
- Maryam Saber (QC)
- Jaydon De Silva (AB)
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will feature 25 competition sports and 10 engagement sports, offering young athletes an opportunity to gain international experience while competing against some of the world’s most promising young talents.
For Canada’s artistic gymnasts, the Games represent an important milestone in their athletic journeys, providing a platform to showcase their skills and compete on one of the world’s most prestigious stages for young athletes.
Artistic Gymnastics Competition Schedule
All times are local to Dakar, Senegal.
- November 7: Men’s Qualifications – 10am
- November 8: Women’s Qualifications – 10am
- November 9: Women’s Team Competition – 5pm
- November 10: Men’s All-Around Final – 11:30am
- November 10: Women’s All-Around Final – 4:15pm
- November 11: Mixed Team Competition – 5:05pm
The complete artistic gymnastics schedule is available here.
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.