Canada to Send 12 Gymnasts to Junior World Championships
The national team will compete in Nanjing, China, this November against international peers.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Gymnastics
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Gymnastics Canada announced on October 26, 2026, the 12-athlete roster set to represent the country at the upcoming 2026 Trampoline & Tumbling Junior World Championships. The event will take place in Nanjing, China, from November 12-15, 2026.
Why it matters
This competition offers young athletes aged 15 and 16 a critical opportunity to demonstrate their technical abilities on the international stage. Participating in global events helps prepare the next generation of gymnasts for future senior-level championships.
The delegation includes 12 athletes aged 15 and 16, supported by 6 coaches, 4 judges, and 1 integrated support team member. These competitors will participate across individual and synchronized trampoline, tumbling, and double-mini trampoline events.
The players
Gymnastics Canada
This is the national governing body responsible for the development and regulation of gymnastics in the country.
The details
The team members hail from Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia to compete at the Nanjing Yangzi River International Conference Center. The Junior World Championships will occur alongside the World Age Group Competitions.
Timeline
October 26, 2026: Gymnastics Canada announced the team roster.
November 12-15, 2026: The junior world competition will take place in China.
Season Trajectory
The 2026 Trampoline & Tumbling Junior World Championships marks the primary international benchmark for youth gymnasts this season. Participation in this event serves as a major developmental milestone for athletes competing in the World Age Group Competitions framework.
The 12-member squad will gain significant international exposure while competing in individual and synchronized disciplines. Their performance in Nanjing will help determine national rankings for the upcoming competitive year.
The takeaway
This event provides a platform for emerging talent to test their skills in high-pressure international environments. Spectators can follow these young gymnasts as they gain experience that often serves as a precursor to senior-level success.
What happens next
The competition is scheduled to run from November 12-15, 2026, in Nanjing, China.
Further reading
For more on the national program, visit the Gymnastics section.
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