{"id":30,"date":"2016-01-27T11:58:24","date_gmt":"2016-01-27T11:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/olympia\/?page_id=30"},"modified":"2026-03-11T01:57:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T01:57:36","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:33% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"905\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/About_2-905x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8246 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/About_2-905x1024.jpg 905w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/About_2-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/About_2-768x869.jpg 768w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/About_2-1357x1536.jpg 1357w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/About_2-1809x2048.jpg 1809w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 905px) 100vw, 905px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"about-text\">\n    <h2>What Is Rhythmic Gymnastics<\/h2>\n    <p>Rhythmic Gymnastics is one of the most elegant Olympic sports, blending the strength and flexibility of gymnastics with the grace of ballet and the expressiveness of dance.<\/p>\n    <p>Using apparatus such as hoops, balls, ropes, ribbons, and clubs, gymnasts perform choreographed routines that showcase artistry, precision, and control.<\/p>\n    <p>This sport helps young athletes develop discipline, confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of movement.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:33% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-OrigamiAllStars_20250323_182201_8600a-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8334 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-OrigamiAllStars_20250323_182201_8600a-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-OrigamiAllStars_20250323_182201_8600a-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-OrigamiAllStars_20250323_182201_8600a-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-OrigamiAllStars_20250323_182201_8600a-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-OrigamiAllStars_20250323_182201_8600a-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"about-text\">\n    <h2>Our Mission<\/h2>\n    <p>At Olympia Rhythmic Gymnastics, our mission is to make rhythmic gymnastics accessible to all young girls in our community and to provide opportunities for those who wish to excel in this beautiful sport.<\/p>\n    <p>Through expert coaching, respect, and encouragement, we help each gymnast reach her potential &#8211; developing strength, grace, and confidence both in and out of the gym.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:33% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/about_1-1-854x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8343 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/about_1-1-854x1024.jpg 854w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/about_1-1-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/about_1-1-768x921.jpg 768w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/about_1-1.jpg 1189w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"about-text\">\n    <h2>Our Story<\/h2>\n    <p>Club Olympia Rhythmic Gymnastics was originally founded in 1997 in Bulgaria by Daniela Todorova and her fellow coaches. In 2009, Daniela brought Olympia to Vancouver, BC, where it has grown into one of Canada\u2019s leading rhythmic gymnastics clubs.<\/p>\n    <p>Today, Olympia proudly supports more than 150 athletes, offering both recreational and competitive programs that encourage excellence, creativity, and lifelong passion for the sport.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:73px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Our National Team Members<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Pari Goyal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8252\" src=\"https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pari_1-833x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pari_1-833x1024.jpg 833w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pari_1-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pari_1-768x945.jpg 768w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pari_1.jpg 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" data-id=\"8251\" src=\"https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pari_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pari_2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pari_2-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8253\" src=\"https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pari_3-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pari_3-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pari_3-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pari_3-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pari_3-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pari_3-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pari_3-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Pari began her rhythmic gymnastics journey at Olympia at the age of 4 and has been a member of the Canadian National Team since 2022, competing both individually and as part of the national group. She has represented Canada at major international events, including the 2022 World Challenge Cup in Romania and the 2022 World Championships in Bulgaria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024, Pari was honoured with the Miss Elegance Award at the Canadian National Championships, and earlier this year&nbsp;Pari placed 6th All-Around at Elite Canada, once again securing her spot on the National Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of the gym, Pari is a second-year student at the University of British Columbia, where she hopes to pursue a future career in sports medicine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Margaret Kuts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"959\" height=\"874\" data-id=\"8332\" src=\"https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4828.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4828.png 959w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4828-300x273.png 300w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4828-768x700.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"817\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8328\" src=\"https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4826-1-817x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4826-1-817x1024.png 817w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4826-1-239x300.png 239w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4826-1-768x963.png 768w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4826-1-1225x1536.png 1225w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4826-1.png 1311w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"829\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"8330\" src=\"https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4827-1-829x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4827-1-829x1024.png 829w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4827-1-243x300.png 243w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4827-1-768x948.png 768w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4827-1-1244x1536.png 1244w, https:\/\/olympiarg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_4827-1.png 1295w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 829px) 100vw, 829px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Margaret has been a proud member of the Canadian National Team for over five years, competing both individually and as part of the national group. She represented Canada at the Junior Pan American Championships in Rio, where her group placed 4th All-Around, and later earned a bronze medal at the 2022 Pan American Championships in Brazil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, Margaret is part of Canada\u2019s National Group and continues to train at the highest level while studying at the University of Toronto.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text-justify\">What Is Rhythmic Gymnastics Rhythmic Gymnastics is one of the most elegant Olympic sports, blending the strength and flexibility of gymnastics with the grace of ballet and the expressiveness of dance. 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