Australia has named a dynamic artisitc gymnastics team for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, blending proven medallists with a rising wave of debutants as the program builds towards another strong international showing.

Leading the women’s team is multiple Commonwealth Games champion Georgia Godwin, who returns after a standout performance at Birmingham 2022, where she secured two gold and three silver medals to add to her haul from Gold Coast 2018. 

In a powerful comeback story, Godwin – a New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) scholarship holder -will compete in Glasgow following an Achilles injury that ruled her out of contention for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. 

“To be named to my third Commonwealth Games team is incredibly special,” Godwin said.  “I’m really proud to represent Australia again, especially after everything it’s taken to get back here.  

“Birmingham was such a memorable experience, and I’m excited for the opportunity to compete in Glasgow with this team.” 

She is joined by experienced teammates Emily Whitehead, a dual Games medallist across 2018 and 2022, Breanna Scott, a Birmingham 2022 silver medallist, and Kate MacDonald, who claimed both gold and silver in Birmingham. 

Rising talent Ruby Pass will make her Commonwealth Games debut, signalling the next generation of Australian women’s artistic gymnastics. 

On the men’s side, Jesse Moore, who represented Australia at Birmingham 2022, returns to lead the team, providing valuable experience alongside an exciting group of debutants. 

“I’m honoured and proud to be leading the men’s team,” Moore said. 

“Making my debut at Birmingham was a really special experience and it gave me a taste of what it means to compete on that stage and represent Australia. 

“We’ve got a number of athletes experiencing that for the first time in Glasgow, and I hope it’s just as memorable for them and the start of a long journey in the green and gold.” 

Moore is joined by Benjamin Foster, Tru Hagens, James Hardy and Ritam Malik, all set to make their Commonwealth Games debuts. 

Australian Team Chef de Mission Petria Thomas OAM OLY congratulated the selected athletes, saying their selection was a testament to their hard work and dedication. 

“Selection to a Commonwealth Games team is a significant achievement and reflects the hard work, resilience and commitment each of these gymnasts has shown,” Thomas said. 

“It’s fantastic to see such a strong blend of experience and emerging talent in this group. I have no doubt they will represent Australia with great pride both on and off the competition floor.” 

Gymnastics Australia CEO Alistair Edgar congratulated the selected athletes, saying the team was well balanced and poised to perform strongly in Glasgow. 

“This is a fantastic team selection, and I congratulate each of the athletes on earning the opportunity to represent Australia in Glasgow 2026,” Edgar said. 

“With a strong foundation of international experience alongside a group of debutants ready to make their mark, this team is well placed to deliver inspiring performances on the Commonwealth stage. 

AUSTRALIAN GYMNASTICS (ARTISTIC) TEAM – GLASGOW 2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMES 

NameEventAgeStateCommonwealth Games
Benjamin FosterMen’s Artistic Gymnastics24NSWDebut
Georgia GodwinWomen’s Artistic Gymnastics28NSWGold Coast 2018 – silver and two-time bronze medallist; Birmingham 2022 – two-time gold medallist and three-time silver medallist
Tru HagensMen’s Artistic Gymnastics28NSWDebut
James HardyMen’s Artistic Gymnastics23QLDDebut
Ritam MalikMen’s Artistic Gymnastics19NSWDebut
Kate McDonaldWomen’s Artistic Gymnastics25VICBirmingham 2022 – gold and silver medallist
Jesse MooreMen’s Artistic Gymnastics23SABirmingham 2022
Ruby PassWomen’s Artistic Gymnastics19QLDDebut
Breanna ScottWomen’s Artistic Gymnastics24VICBirmingham 2022 – silver medallist
Emily WhiteheadWomen’s Artistic Gymnastics25VICGold Coast 2018 – two-time bronze medallist; Birmingham 2022 – silver and bronze medallist

Synonymous with strength, grace and style, artistic gymnastics includes some of the most anticipated events on the program of any multi-sport competition, with athletes leaping, twirling and flying across a range of iconic apparatus, earning points from a panel of judges and amazement from spectators. 

 Artistic gymnastics made its Commonwealth Games debut at Edmonton in 1978. It did not reappear until 12 years later in Auckland and has been held at every Games since. 

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will run from 23 July to 2 August. Gymnastics events will take place at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and Arena from Friday 24 to Tuesday 28 July. 

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