Maccabi Ashdod

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Maccabi Ashdod Rhythmic Gymnastics

Since 1959, the Maccabi Ashdod Association has been promoting sports in the city, with impressive achievements in the national league and a significant resurgence in recent years.

Maccabi Ashdod Rhythmic Gymnastics Team Growing with the City

Maccabi Ashdod's Rhythmic Gymnastics Team has been operating for over 23 years under the club, establishing itself as one of the top rhythmic gymnastics centers in Israel.

Over the years, our gymnasts have achieved remarkable international accomplishments, both in individual and group formats — bringing great honor to the club and to the city of Ashdod, representing Israel in major global competitions.

Notable Group Achievements – 2024:

Seniors – 2nd place in the Israeli Championship

Juniors – 3rd place in the Israeli Championship in Group Floor Exercise

Pre-Juniors – 1st place in the Southern District Championship

Achievements in Gymnastics

The training combines work on flexibility, control of body movements, strength, coordination, precision, mental resilience, self-confidence, stage presence, and the ability to perform under pressure — in front of an audience, judges, and rivals.

The Path to Success

Notable Group Achievements – 2024:

Seniors – 2nd place in the Israeli Championship

Juniors – 3rd place in the Israeli Championship in Group Floor Exercise

Pre-Juniors – 1st place in the Southern District Championship

Maor Rozenglat (born 1993) – Participated in World Championships and Grand Prix international tournaments.

Yam Pozner (born 1998) – Represented Israel in Maccabiah Games.

Yana Karamanko (born 2002) – European Youth Championship medalist, Israeli Champion, represented Israel at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (2021).

Irit Berkovich (born 2005) – Israeli Championship medalist, participated in World Championships.

Arina Budnitsky (born 2008) – Member of Israel’s National Team today, competing in Grand Prix international competitions.

Our true sense of achievement is not just the medals — but the fact that every girl who joins us feels a sense of belonging, confidence, visibility, and knows that she has a place to flourish — in body, soul, and spirit.

Vision for the Future

Maccabi Ashdod Gymnastics Team continues to strive for advancement — both at the professional level and within the community.

The main goal of the department is to consistently promote the professional level of gymnastics, alongside expanding the circle of participants — both in the competitive framework and in basic classes.

Currently, we are planning a new flagship project to promote gymnastics associations in the South, initiated by Maccabi Israel. We are working to obtain official recognition. This initiative aims to strengthen the connection between communities, promote grassroots sports in the periphery, and empower the next generation of gymnasts in Southern Israel.

Our Vision is Simple and Clear:

To give every girl in Ashdod and its surroundings the opportunity to fall in love with rhythmic gymnastics, grow through a personalized path — and become a champion, on the mat and beyond it.