Australia and New Zealand will represent Oceania when the 42nd Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships begin in Frankfurt, Germany, tonight. The five-day championships will bring together 102 individual gymnasts and 42 groups representing 78 nations, a record number of nations for a Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships. New Zealand will be represented in the individual competition by Havana Hopman, who will start with Clubs and Ribbon on Day 1 and then Hoop and Ball on Day
On 8 August, the Oceania Gymnastics Union will join organisations around the world in recognising International Safe Sport Day. This year’s theme, Every child means EVERY child, reminds us that safeguarding must protect every child involved in sport, whatever role they play. Across our Member Federations, children and young people contribute to gymnastics in many ways. They may be participants or developing as coaches, judges, volunteers or representatives within their gymnas
Australia and New Zealand have wrapped up a successful Artistic Gymnastics campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with athletes delivering some incredible performances against the Commonwealth's best. Australia finished the Games with an impressive nine medals, including four gold, one silver and four bronze, while New Zealand celebrated multiple finals appearances and valuable international experience as the next generation of athletes continued to make their mark
