In the golden glow of the Paris 2024 Olympics, a teenage gymnast stood atop the podium, her face lit with a mix of pride, relief, and quiet determination. Barely 17 at the time, she had just delivered the performance 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.
It was the moment that catapulted Kaylia Nemour from rising star to national treasure—not just for Algeria, the country she proudly represents, but also for the small French club that had shaped her into the champion she became: Avoine-Beaumont Gymnastics Club. In the afterglow of her 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. That’s the aim of starting an Olympic cycle again.” She spoke like someone who had tasted greatness—and wanted more. But dreams, like gymnasts, often pivot.
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. The very gym that helped raise her to Olympic heights would no longer be her training base.
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.”
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