Summer Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026

Artistic Gymnastics & Rhythmic are to be included in Summer Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026.

Each nation will have to decide whether or not to send athletes. Maximum 2 / nation / discipline.

Dates for ALL sports are October 31 ➙ November 14, 2026.

Gender parity ➙ up to 108 male and 108 female athletes. 

Venue is Dakar Expo Centre (Centre International de Conférences Abdou Diouf/ Cicad l’officiel).

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R.I.P. Alexander Dityatin

Alexander Dityatin won 8 medals at the boycotted 1980 Summer Olympics, setting the record for achieving the most medals of any type at a single Olympic Games to that time.

He died in October 2025. Age-68.

I’m shocked how many elite Russian gymnasts die young.

Is it the Vodka? Is it poor health care?

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Yulo looking at the AA for Jakarta

The defending Olympic Floor and Vault champion is not only concentrating on those two specialities.

“Right now I’m really focusing on doing All-Arounds at the same time doing Vault and Floor,” Yulo said in a recent interview with the FIG. …

… right now I’m really focusing on going to the LA Olympics,” Yulo said. Preparing for Los Angeles and the prestigious events leading up to it will take most of his time and attention for the next three years …

Already en route to LA28, Carlos Yulo hopes for a golden stopover at the Jakarta Worlds

Rebeca Andrade by her coach Xico Porath

Adidas posted a charming mini-documentary of the great Rebeca Andrade’s relationship with her life long coach, Xico Porath.

He’s been coach and father figure through her long career — including 3 major knee injuries.

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NEW – Olympic Brand Book

The Olympic Games have always been more than just a sporting event.

They are a celebration of our Olympic values of excellence, respect, and friendship, as well as a testament to unity and the indomitable human spirit.

It is this very spirit that has driven us to create the first-ever Olympic Brand Book, inspired by our Olympic motto, “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together.”

Simone 1 year after Paris Olympics

Simone Biles exclusive: I chose ‘boundaries’ over burnout – and made Olympic history

The seven-time Olympic medallist reflects on the sacrifices, therapy, and hard-won confidence that fuelled her historic return to the top of the podium in Paris one year ago.

Paris Olympics legacy

I’m still thrilled the 2024 Olympics went so well.  A year later, the Olympic effect is still working.

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Gymnastics Australia is hiring

With the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, and a home Games in Brisbane in 2032 on the horizon, Australia is investing in a high-performance system designed to compete with the world’s best — underpinned by a commitment to integrity, athlete wellbeing, and technical excellence.

These are not traditional coaching roles. They are strategic leadership positions, requiring a strong understanding of high performance sport, a global perspective, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with coaches, partner with athletes, and unify the national system. …

Australia launches global search for world-class gymnastics leaders

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