Podium Success for the NZ Rhythmic Team in Canada

Anna Robertsone-News

Over the past two weekends, our New Zealand rhythmic team competed with pride and passion at the Koop Cup in Toronto and the Manitoba Championships in Winnipeg.

For some athletes, it was their first time representing Aotearoa on the international stage, and they rose to the challenge with style and determination. Across both events, we saw some impressive podium finishes, showcasing the strength and depth of NZ rhythmic gymnastics.

Congratulations to all athletes and coaches, and a thank you to team management for their work.

Koop Cup Results

Senior Open

  • Annabel Walker (Delta Rhythmic) – 7th overall, 4th hoop, 5th ball
  • Tavia Ralston (Delta Rhythmic) – 8th ball, 8th clubs
  • Beth Strickland (Astra Gymnastics) – 7th ribbon

Level 5B

  • Jocelyn Cai (Delta Rhythmic) – 4th overall, 3rd ball, 3rd ribbon
  • Vera Lan (Delta Rhythmic) – 3rd hoop

Junior FIG

  • Kalisa Zhang (Delta Rhythmic) – 8th clubs

Level 6B

  • Hannah Jia (Delta Rhythmic) – 2nd overall, 1st hoop, 2nd clubs, 5th ball
  • Mia Henning (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) – 3rd overall, 2nd ball, 3rd clubs, 4th hoop
  • Louella Chabal-T (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) – 4th overall, 3rd hoop, 4th ball, 4th clubs
  • Myra Tan (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) – 5th overall, 3rd ball, 5th clubs, 5th hoop
  • Sophie Ovshtein (NHG Xtreme Rhythmix) – 7th overall, 6th clubs, 7th hoop, 8th ball

Manitoba Championships Results

Senior

  • Annabel Walker (Delta Rhythmic) – 1st overall, 1st hoop, 1st ball, 1st clubs, 1st ribbon
  • Beth Strickland (Astra Gymnastics) – 2nd overall, 2nd hoop, 3rd clubs, 2nd ribbon
  • Tavia Ralston (Delta Rhythmic) – 3rd overall, 3rd hoop, 3rd ball, 2nd clubs
  • Sophie Grace Chapman (Delta Rhythmic) – 2nd ball
  • Lucy Day (Aspire Rhythmic) – 3rd ribbon

Level 5BHC

  • Vera Lan (Delta Rhythmic) – 1st overall, 2nd hoop, 1st ball, 1st ribbon
  • Jocelyn Cai (Delta Rhythmic) – 2nd overall, 1st hoop, 2nd ball, 2nd ribbon

Level 6BHC

  • Hannah Jia (Delta Rhythmic) – 1st overall, 1st hoop, 1st ball, 1st clubs
  • Sophie Ovshtein (NHG Xtreme Rhythmix) – 1st ribbon
  • Mia Henning (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) – 2nd overall, 2nd hoop, 2nd ball, 2nd ribbon
  • Myra Tan (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) – 3rd overall, 3rd hoop, 3rd ball, 2nd clubs, 3rd ribbon
  • Louella Chabal-T (Counties Manukau Gymnastics) – 3rd clubs

Junior HPHC

  • Kalisa Zhang (Delta Rhythmic) – 1st overall, 1st ribbon, 1st hoop, 1st ball, clubs

Junior HC

  • Faye Lichen (Delta Rhythmic) – 1st overall, 1st hoop, 1st ball, 1st clubs, 1st ribbon