# Anna Pikaliuk transition to Croatian gymnastics

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/anna-pikaliuk-transition-to-croatian-gymnastics
> Updated: 2026-10-08T09:00:39.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Anna Pikaliuk, a 19-year-old former Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast, has obtained Croatian citizenship and joined the Croatian senior national gymnastics team. After moving from Kyiv to Vienna and then to Croatia to work as a coach, Pikaliuk returned to active training with the GK Aura club.

The Croatian Gymnastics Federation has requested a license from the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) to allow her to compete under the Croatian flag. During the tenth Aura Cup in Zagreb, which hosted approximately 550 international competitors, Pikaliuk performed in a non-competitive capacity while awaiting her official international license.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Zagreb hosts tenth Aura Cup rhythmic gymnastics tournament

The tenth Aura Cup international rhythmic gymnastics tournament is underway in Zagreb, featuring 550 competitors and new Croatian representative Anna Pikaliuk.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zagreb-hosts-tenth-aura-cup-rhythmic-gymnastics-tournament

### 2026-10-03: Anna Pikaliuk gains Croatian citizenship and joins national gymnastics team

Former Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast Anna Pikaliuk has received Croatian citizenship and joined the Croatian senior national team, aiming to compete at the upcoming Aura Cup in Zagreb.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anna-pikaliuk-gains-croatian-citizenship-and-joins-national-gymnastics-team

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