Canada Names Gymnastics Roster for Dakar 2026 Games
Four artistic gymnasts earn spots to represent Canada at the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in Senegal.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Gymnastics
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Gymnastics Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee have officially announced the four-member roster for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The athletes will compete at the Dakar Expo Centre during the international multi-sport event.
Why it matters
The nomination highlights the culmination of Canada's intensive 2026 selection cycle for artistic gymnastics. These young athletes will join a global cohort of 2,700 participants gathered to compete across 35 different sport disciplines.
The Canadian roster includes four artistic gymnastics athletes selected through performance scores and a virtual process. The Games will host 2,700 athletes competing across 25 competition sports and 10 engagement sports.
The players
Gymnastics Canada
This is the national governing body responsible for the development and management of the sport of gymnastics in Canada.
Canadian Olympic Committee
The organization leads the development of the Olympic movement in Canada and supports the country's athletes at international Games.
Nikita Théodat
She is one of the four artistic gymnastics athletes nominated to represent Canada at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
Taya Macey
She is a member of the Canadian artistic gymnastics team selected for competition in Dakar.
Maryam Saber
She is a nominated Canadian artistic gymnast set to participate in the international multi-sport event.
The details
The team includes Nikita Théodat, Taya Macey, Maryam Saber, and Jaydon De Silva. Three athletes were selected based on all-around scores from 2026 season events, while one secured a spot through a specialized virtual process conducted in August.
Timeline
August 17-31, 2026: Virtual selection process for male athletes.
October 31, 2026: Official start of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
November 5-12, 2026: Gymnastics competition schedule.
November 13, 2026: Conclusion of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
Season Trajectory
This roster announcement finalizes the Canadian competitive lineup for the upcoming international cycle. It positions these athletes within the broader scope of the International Olympic Committee's Youth Olympic Games program, which serves as a primary pipeline for future elite Olympic talent.
The nomination confirms the final lineup for Canadian artistic gymnastics at the Dakar 2026 Games. This roster will determine the competitive ceiling for the Canadian team as they prepare to face international squads at the Dakar Expo Centre.
The takeaway
The selection of these four athletes marks the end of a rigorous 2026 evaluation phase. Following this announcement, the team will focus on training regimens ahead of the November competition in Senegal.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in Gymnastics across the country.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Sport Information Resource Centre.
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