Sasha Kuliyev

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Sasha Kuliyev
Personal information
Born (2010-02-01) 1 February 2010 (age 15)
Gymnastics career
Sport Rhythmic gymnastics
Country
represented
Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
(2024–)
ClubBurlo Gymnastics
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Rhythmic gymnastics
Junior World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2025 Sofia Team
Junior Pan American Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2024 Ciudad de Guatemala 5 Hoops
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2025 Asunción Group All-Around
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2025 Asunción 5 Hoops
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2024 Ciudad de Guatemala Group All-Around
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2024 Ciudad de Guatemala 10 Clubs
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2025 Asunción 10 Clubs
Junior Pan American Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2025 Asunción Group All-around
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2025 Asunción 10 Clubs
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2025 Asunción 5 Hoops

Sasha Kuliyev (born 1 February 2010) [1] is an American rhythmic gymnast. [2] She represents the United States in international competitions.

Biography

In 2019 Kuliyev took gold at the Holiday Cup among level 7 gymnasts. [3]

In February 2024 she helped the Burlo team win the Rhythmic Challenge, being selected to represent the USA internationally. [4] [5] In May they once again won gold at the Elite Qualifier thus earning a spot at the USA Championships. [6] [7] The following month she was selected to competed at the Pan American Championships in Guatemala City along Claire Glukovsky, Joy Lee, Katerina Levit, Natalia Serobian and Aurora Sullivan, winning silver with 5 hoops as well as bronze in the All-Around and with 10 clubs. [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] At the USA Championships they won gold in the All-Around and with hoops, silver with 10 clubs. [13]

In 2025 she and her teammates took gold at the Rhythmic Challenge. [14] [15] They made their international debut at the Aphrodite Cup in Athens, being 11th overall and winning bronze with 10 clubs. [16] [17] [18] In May they won bronze in the All-Around as well as silver with 5 hoops and 10 clubs and in teams (along Natalie De la Rosa and Anna Filipp) at the Shining Star International Tournament. [19] [20] The group went on to win all three golds at the Elite Qualifier. [21] [22] Kuliyev then participated in the Pan American Championships in Asunción, taking silver in the All-Around and with 5 hoops, bronze with 10 clubs. [23] [24] [25] [26] On June 20 the group from Burlo was again named the national junior group for 2025–2026. [27] In late June she was selected for the 3rd Junior World Championships in Sofia, winning an unprecedented silver in teams along groupmates Nina Keys, Leyla Kukhmazova, Ziah Khan, Alana Hirota and Katherine Roytman and individuals Natalie De la Rosa and Anna Filipp. [28] [29] In August they won silver in the All-Around and with 10 clubs as well as bronze with 5 hoops at the Junior Pan American Games. [30] [31] [32] [33]

References

  1. "USA Gymnastics | Athletes". members.usagym.org. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  2. "KULIYEV Sasha - FIG Athlete Profile". www.gymnastics.sport. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  3. "2019 Holiday Cup" (PDF).
  4. Steinke, Matt (2024-02-25). "Keys wins senior all-around gold, Chong tops juniors at 2024 Rhythmic Challenge • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  5. "2024 Rhythmic Challenge Junior Group" (PDF).
  6. Steinke, Matt (2024-05-20). "Weekend Recap: RG Elite Qualifier, Acro Maia World Cup/MIAC • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  7. "2024 Elite Qualifiers Junior Group" (PDF).
  8. "2024 Pan American Championships Junior Group All-Around" (PDF).
  9. "2024 Pan American Championships Junior Group Event Finals" (PDF).
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  11. Steinke, Matt (2024-06-08). "Rhythmic athletes collect eight more medals; seniors on the board at 2024 Pan Ams • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  12. Steinke, Matt (2024-06-09). "Juniors finish with 16 medals, Keys wins senior all-around silver at Rhythmic Pan Am Champs • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  13. Steinke, Matt (2024-06-26). "Rhythmic Junior National Team named; titles won on Day 2 of USA Gymnastics Championships · USA Gymnastics Championships". USA Gymnastics Championships. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  14. "2025 Rhythmic Challenge Junior Group" (PDF).
  15. Steinke, Matt (2025-02-25). "Keys wins senior crown, Liu claims junior title at 2025 Rhythmic Challenge and Invitational • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  16. "2025 Aphrodite Cup Junior Group All-Around" (PDF).
  17. "2025 Aphrodite Cup Junior Group Event Finals" (PDF).
  18. Steinke, Matt (2025-03-24). "Weekend Recap: MAG/WAG Antalya World Cup, MAG Grizzly Classic, RG Aphrodite Cup, Marbella Grand Prix • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  19. "2025 Shining Star International Tournament" (PDF).
  20. Steinke, Matt (2025-05-05). "Weekend Recap: RG Portimão International, Shining Star International • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  21. "2025 Elite Qualifiers" (PDF).
  22. Steinke, Matt (2025-05-19). "Weekend Recap: PK Amsterdam World Cup, RG Elite Qualifier • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  23. "2025 Pan American Championships Junior Group All-Around" (PDF).
  24. "2025 Pan American Championships Junior Group Event Finals" (PDF).
  25. Steinke, Matt (2025-05-24). "U.S. wins four medals, three gold, on second day of Junior Rhythmic Pan Am Champs • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  26. Steinke, Matt (2025-05-25). "Rhythmic athletes collect eight more medals on Day 3 of Junior Pan Ams • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  27. Steinke, Matt (2025-06-21). "Acro takes center stage; Keys cruises; RG Junior NT named on Day 2 of USA Gymnastics Championships • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  28. "2025 Junior World Championships Result Book".
  29. Steinke, Matt (2025-06-21). "Americans win team silver at 2025 Rhythmic Junior Worlds • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
  30. "2025 Junior Pan American Games Group All-Around" (PDF).
  31. "2025 Junior Pan American Games Group Event Finals" (PDF).
  32. Steinke, Matt (2025-08-13). "Rhythmic gymnasts collect 10 medals on Day 3 of Junior Pan Am Games • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-09-01.
  33. Sumano, Esaú; Comunicaciones, N. R. M. (2025-08-13). "Equipo mexicano de gimnasia rítmica cierra ASU2025, con medalla de ORO en mazas". Enfoque Noticias: Nacional, Internacional, Deportes. Escucha Radio en Vivo 100.1 FM (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-09-01.