Ilia Zaika

Ilia Zaika
Илья Заика
Born (2002-07-16) July 16, 2002
Gymnastics career
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country represented
Russia Russia
Medal record
Representing  Russia & Individual Neutral Athletes AIN
European Championships
Silver medal – second place2026 ZagrebTeam
Silver medal – second place2026 ZagrebRings

Ilia Zaika (Russian: Илья Сергеевич Заика; born 16 July 2002) is a Russian artistic gymnast[1][2] originating from Donetsk.[3] He is the 2024 and 2025 Russian national champion and 2023 silver medalist on rings.[4][5][6]

He competed on rings at the 2025 World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, and finished 12th in qualifying.[7]

He will represent Russia at the 2026 European Artistic Gymnastic Championships in Croatia.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Заика Илья Сергеевич". Russian Gymnastics Federation. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  2. ↑ "ZAIKA Ilia - FIG Athlete Profile". International Gymnastics Federation. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  3. ↑ "Донецкий гимнаст завоевал серебряную медаль на чемпионате России". Komsomolskaya pravda. 2023-03-12. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  4. ↑ "2023 Russian Championships Men's Results". The Gymternet. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  5. ↑ "2024 Russian Championships Men's Results". The Gymternet. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  6. ↑ "2025 Russian Championships Men's Results". The Gymternet. Retrieved 2025-10-20.
  7. ↑ "Спортивная гимнастика. Чемпионат мира 2025: итоги мужской квалификации". Olympics.com. 2025-10-20.
  8. ↑ "Россия объявила состав на чемпионат Европы по спортивной гимнастике 2026 года: Мельникова и Листунова в заявке". Sport Express. 2026-07-16. Retrieved 2026-07-17.