Canada women's gymnastics team places eighth at World Championships

The Canadian women's artistic gymnastics team secured eighth place in the team final at the World Championships in Rotterdam, Belgium. The team, including Lia-Monica Fontaine and Coralie Demers, earned a total of 158.096 points.

By reaching the top eight, the Canadian team has directly qualified for the next World Championships. In the women's team competition, China took first place with 165.764 points, narrowly defeating the United States, who finished second. Japan completed the podium in third place. The top three nations have also secured spots for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

Lia-Monica Fontaine competed on all four apparatuses, contributing significantly to the team's score with performances on floor and vault. She is scheduled to compete in individual finals for both vault and floor later this week.