“That’s the aim of starting an Olympic cycle again.” This 17-year-old gymnast had said right after clinching the Olympic title at the Paris Games. She had just delivered the routine of her life, claiming the Olympic title on the uneven bars in women’s artistic gymnastics. She had outshone the very best: China’s Qiu Qiyuan, a former world champion, and the United States’ Suni Lee, the reigning Olympic queen from Tokyo. But once you are too good too soon, what’s next?

The athlete at the center of it all is Kaylia Nemour—a star gymnast whose rise has turned her into a national treasure, not only for Algeria, the country she proudly represents, but also for the small French club that shaped her into a champion: Avoine-Beaumont Gymnastics Club. In the afterglow of her Paris victory, Kaylia was already looking ahead. “I’m going to start training again,” she had said with youthful clarity. “Continue competing for my club and for Algeria, hoping to go all the way to 2028.” She spoke like someone who had tasted greatness—and wanted more. But dreams, like gymnasts, often pivot.

Giving us the answers, on May 14, 2025, French newspaper La Nouvelle République reported a major shift in Kaylia’s journey: the Olympic champion was preparing to part ways with Avoine-Beaumont. The news didn’t come from the gymnast herself—she’s remained silent, letting speculation swirl—but her longtime coach, Marc Chirilcenco, confirmed the split. Her training base would no longer be the same gym that helped her reach Olympic heights, and the federation’s problems with which club or coaches were the reason she started playing for Algeria.

And while Kaylia hasn’t yet broken her silence, the Algerian Gymnastics Federation (FAG) has spoken on her behalf, offering both insight and support. In a statement, the federation praised her decision, calling it a reflection of her “constant desire to reinvent herself and prepare herself as best she can to take on, once again, the immense challenge that an Olympics represents.” This isn’t a rift—it’s a rebirth.

According to reports, Kaylia is seeking “renewal”—a fresh environment, new energy, perhaps a different philosophy to help her navigate the long road to Los Angeles 2028. The FAG, for its part, has pledged to stand firmly by her side. “The Algerian Gymnastics Federation fully supports Kaylia in this new phase of her career. It will work alongside her, in the coming weeks, to implement this new project,” the federation affirmed, “convinced that her commitment will continue to inspire a new generation of young gymnasts.”  However, in recent times, Kaylia’s club faced issues in keeping its top place. 

Last year, the club missed out on a coveted spot in the Top 12—the premier league of French gymnastics. But fast forward to March this year, and the tide began to turn. Olympic champion Kaylia Nemour joined forces with rising star Elena Colas to lift the team into elite territory. Elena, the reigning junior European all-around champion, has been making waves with her rapid rise, even outscoring Nemour during a meet in Italy—Kaylia’s final outing in club colors. But while Elena shone on the scoreboard, Kaylia proved her strength on a different stage—one where experience, legacy, and quiet leadership spoke louder than numbers.

The gymnastics champion keeps her place stable 

Back in 2024, just before taking the stage at the Swiss Cup, Kaylia Nemour made her vision crystal clear to Olympics.com: “I’ve still got four years to perfect my skills, and then I’ll have the experience of my first Olympic Games, so I’m hoping for the best.” It wasn’t just a statement—it was a promise. And in 2025, she’s proving she meant every word.

Making her World Cup series debut this year in Cairo, Kaylia came out swinging, striking gold on both the uneven bars and balance beam, and adding a silver on floor exercise for good measure. It was a powerful start to the season, but far from her first brush with dominance.

In the 2024 World Cup circuit, the gymnastics pro had already stamped her authority: gold on the uneven bars in Cottbus, Baku, and Doha; gold on floor and silver on beam in Doha; and a bronze on floor in Baku. Event after event, routine after routine, Kaylia has shown she’s not just chasing perfection—she’s building toward something even bigger. For her, every medal is a step, every performance a statement. And as the road to 2028 stretches ahead, Kaylia Nemour is walking it with purpose—and podiums in her wake.