After days of strong competition, Jana delivers a polished routine to claim silver for Team SA at the Vera Caslavska Grand Prix.
Brno, Czech Republic (02 December 2025) – After days of strong competition, Jana delivers a polished routine to claim silver for Team SA at the Vera Caslavska Grand Prix.
South African artistic gymnastics is celebrating another proud moment on the international stage after two young athletes, Zia Davids and Jana van Staden, represented the country at the prestigious Vera Čáslavská Grand Prix /Olympic Hopes Cup in Brno, Czech Republic.
The team touched down in Europe ready to compete, accompanied by coaches Anke Badenhorst and Simone Marx, with judges Leandri Bezuidenhout and Elizabeth Hauptfleisch also joining the delegation. After completing podium training, the gymnasts were focused, prepared, and eager to showcase their routines against some of the world’s most promising young competitors.
As the competition unfolded, South Africa’s presence became impossible to miss. Jana van Staden delivered a standout performance, qualifying for the floor final, a major achievement in an event known for its high standard and technical precision.
And she did not stop there.
On the final day, Jana produced an exceptional routine that earned her a silver medal in the floor event, securing a place on the podium and bringing home a memorable result for Team SA. Her performance was met with excitement from supporters back home, who followed the action online and celebrated the moment with pride.
While Jana returned with hardware, the experience was a milestone for both gymnasts, offering international exposure, valuable competitive insight, and an opportunity to represent South Africa at one of the key developmental competitions on the global artistic gymnastics calendar.
For those who would like to relive the moment, the event stream is available to watch on YouTube.
South Africa continues to build momentum in artistic gymnastics, and achievements like this highlight the talent and promising future of our young athletes.
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