INDIANAPOLIS, November 17, 2021 – USA Gymnastics today announced the U.S. women’s artistic team for the upcoming 2021 Junior Pan American Games. The inaugural event will be held November 25-December 5 in Cali, Colombia. The below gymnasts were named based on their performances at the November Junior National Team camp in Indianapolis.

• Kailin Chio, Las Vegas, Nev./Gymcats Gymnastics
• Madray Johnson, Dallas, Texas/WOGA Gymnastics
• Katelyn Jong, Allen, Texas/Metroplex Gymnastics
• Tiana Sumanasekera, Pleasanton, Calif./West Valley Gymnastics

Levi Jung-Ruivivar of Maple Grove, Minn./Twin City Twisters was selected as the non-traveling replacement athlete.

Women’s artistic gymnasts will compete for team, all-around and individual event titles, and the top all-around finisher will automatically qualify by name to the 2023 Senior Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. U.S. athletes will also compete in men’s artistic, rhythmic and trampoline gymnastics at the Junior Pan American Games.

About USA Gymnastics

Based in Indianapolis, USA Gymnastics is the national governing body for gymnastics in the United States, encompassing seven disciplines: women’s gymnastics, men’s gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling, rhythmic gymnastics, acrobatic gymnastics, gymnastics for all (a.k.a. group gymnastics) and, most recently, parkour. USA Gymnastics sets the rules and policies that govern the sport of gymnastics, including supporting the U.S. Gymnastics Teams for the Olympics and World Championships; promoting and developing gymnastics on the grassroots and national levels, as well as a safe, empowered and positive training environment; and serving as a resource and educational center for the more than 200,000 members, clubs, fans and gymnasts throughout the United States. The organization is deeply committed to creating a culture that encourages and supports its athletes and focuses on its highest priority: the safety and well-being of athletes and our community.