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Parkour development in Guam has taken another step forward following a three-day coaching and development visit supported by the Oceania Gymnastics Union (OGU). Japanese Parkour coach and international judge Jumpei Yakuwa visited Guam from 25–27 August, working with local coaches and participants to build their knowledge of Parkour coaching, safety and athlete development. Delivered in partnership with the Guam Gymnastics Federation (GGF), the project focused on coach educati

Australia and New Zealand have completed their campaigns at the 42nd Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Frankfurt, Germany, competing as part of a record international field. The Championships brought together 102 individual gymnasts and 42 groups from 78 nations, highlighting the strength and depth of Rhythmic Gymnastics around the world. Australia’s Miyabi Akiya led the Oceania individual results, finishing 33rd in the All-Around qualification with a score of 77.800

The 2026 OGU Virtual Event Series provides athletes across Oceania with more opportunities to compete across a range of gymnastics disciplines. Following the success of last year's virtual competition, the 2026 series begins with Aerobic Gymnastics, giving athletes the opportunity to represent their club, school or Member Federation by submitting a video of their routine. Routines will be judged by accredited judges under the OGU competition rules, with medals, ribbons and ca

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

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are here, with Australia’s and New Zealand’s top artistic gymnasts ready to represent their country and our region on one of the sport’s biggest stages. Across the five days of competition from 24 to 28 July, gymnasts will compete for team, All-Around and apparatus medals across 14 events, with eight medal events in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics and six in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics up for grabs. Women’s Artistic Gymnastics features competitio

Young people across Samoa have taken their first steps into the world of parkour and gymnastics following a week-long development visit led by Australian National Parkour Coach Caedyn Hardy. Delivered by Oceania Gymnastics Union and Gymnastics Samoa, the visit combined school programs, community activities and coach education, helping to build local coaching capability while inspiring the next generation of participants to discover the joy of movement. Throughout the week, Ca

Recently, OGU Development Officer Emilene supported the Tonga Gymnastics Federation Incorporated as part of OGU’s regional development projects, working alongside the ACTS Community School to observe how gymnastics is delivered within its kindergarten program and to lead daily 45-minute gymnastics classes. The children loved every session and greeted Emilene with huge smiles each morning. Teachers created engaging and creative setups each day, ensuring students were excited,