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As World Gymnastics Member Federations gather in Bangkok, Thailand, for the World Gymnastics Congress, OGU is thrilled to officially welcome Gymnastics Samoa and Vanuatu Gymnastics as our newest affiliated members. Both federations were unanimously voted in by the Executive Board and Member Federations after successfully fulfilling all international compliance requirements. OGU President Kitty Chiller AM said the milestone was an important moment for both federations. “Seeing

Get your run ready. Entries open on 5 October for the 2026 OGU Parkour Virtual Competition, giving Parkour athletes the chance to put their skills to the test through video competition. Athletes can enter Freestyle or Skills, with Junior and Open divisions available. Entries are submitted by video and judged by OGU-appointed Parkour judges, with performances assessed on execution, difficulty, flow, control and overall performance. Videos must be 20–30 seconds and filmed withi

Rhythmic Gymnastics judges from across Oceania are invited to take part in a dedicated professional development program as part of the 2026 OGU Rhythmic Gymnastics Continental Training Camp in Melbourne this December. Running from 9–11 December at the State Gymnastics Centre, the program will give judges the opportunity to participate in technical training sessions and education and development sessions alongside the broader Continental Training Camp. The opportunity is open

The world’s best Acrobatic gymnasts have arrived in Pesaro, Italy, with the 30th Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships beginning today. Among them will be a 10-strong Australian team representing the Oceania region across four days of competition from 24–27 September. Representing Australia will be Petra Janda, Elise Tran-Dinh, Liam Machado, Elyssa Warden-Hutton, Madeline Egan, Soleil Machado, Holly Thornton, Kiara Pike, Sophie Temple and Kyla Santos. The team will be supp

Rhythmic gymnasts and coaches from across Oceania will have the opportunity to learn from leading international coach Špela Dragaš and Italian international gymnast Tara Dragaš at the 2026 Oceania Gymnastics Union Rhythmic Gymnastics Continental Training Camp. Entries are now open for the five-day camp, which will be held from 7–11 December 2026 at the State Gymnastics Centre in Windsor, Victoria. Špela brings extensive international coaching experience to the camp, having co

Australia has capped off the 19th Aerobic Gymnastics World Championships in Pamplona, Spain, with an eighth-place finish in the Aerobic Dance final. The team of Lindsay Ang, Jessica Cronin, Chloe Holmes, Estelle McLeod, MacKenzie Manev, Amber Pavendranathan, Carissa Uno and Zoe Yates qualified for the final in eighth position with a score of 16.400. Taking on the world’s best in the final, the team improved its score to 16.600 to finish eighth overall. Australia also recorded

Athletes from Oceania will take to the world stage this week, with Australia represented by a 10-strong team at the 19th Aerobic Gymnastics World Championships in Pamplona, Spain. The three-day Championships will run from 11–13 September at Navarra Arena, bringing together athletes from 38 nations to compete for eight world titles. Representing Australia will be Amelia O'Neill, Isabella O'Neill, Amber Pavendranathan, Carissa Uno, MacKenzie Manev, Chloe Holmes, Estelle McLeod,

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