With the new year underway and federations across Oceania already starting classes, for Samoa, this year represents something even more significant. It marks the start of a new chapter for gymnastics in the nation. In October 2025, Gymnastics Samoa was formally established in Apia. An Annual General Meeting was held, a board was nominated and the organisation was officially recognised by the Government of Samoa. In just over 100 days, what began as vision has quickly become s
In January 2026, two coaches from the Gymnastics Federation of Fiji, Robyn Santos and Josiemaraya Ryland, attended the FIG Aerobic Gymnastics Level 1 Coaching Academy hosted by Gymnastics Australia in Canberra. Delivered in alignment with FIG coaching education standards, the program combined online theory, safeguarding and anti-doping modules with an intensive in-person practical component. For Fiji, this marks an important step forward. Prior to attending, the federation di
Delegates from the Oceania region came together in Auckland last weekend for the Oceania Gymnastics Union Congress, representing eight Member Federations and two Prospective Federations, for two days of focused discussion, shared learning and connection. The Congress provided an important opportunity for representatives from the federations to connect in person, share perspectives and engage in open and respectful dialogue on the development of the sport across the region.
