A Richmond gymnast is heading to the 2023 Canadian Artistic Gymnastics Championship next month after a successful competition at the provincials earlier this month.
Richmond Gymnastics' Leah Chen, 12, placed second overall in the 2023 Artistic Gymnastics BC Championships and first in her age category in the Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) competitive program at North Surrey Sport and Ice Complex from Mar. 31 to Apr. 2.
Her performance earned her a spot with Team BC for the national championship that will be taking place at the Richmond Oval from May 18 to 22.
Chen will also be representing B.C. for the Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships, a yearly competition.
She will be going for the champion title at the Western championships in Spruce Grove, Alta. from Apr. 27 to 29 before competing in the nationals.
Meanwhile, five Richmond Gymnastics athletes all received accolades for their performances at the provincials.
- Meher Bains, in the level 7 category, was first on Uneven bars for her age category
- Anika Addison, in the level 6 category, was second on floor and beam and second overall
- Kensie Riddell, in the level 6 category, came second on vault for her age category
- Hailey Liu, in the level 6 category, was second on uneven bars and third overall
- Mira Hartfiel, in the level 6 category, was third on the beam for her age category
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