The Delta Aspire Program is home to some of the club’s most dedicated and accomplished athletes.
Competing across the ALP Level 7–10, Developing International and Senior International divisions, these gymnasts train with the goal of representing their club, state and country at the highest levels of the sport. Their success is built on years of commitment, resilience, teamwork and an unwavering pursuit of excellence.
At Delta, we believe it is not only what we do, but the way we do it. Our Core Values guide everything we do and help shape not only successful athletes, but exceptional young people. We are incredibly proud of the leaders within our Aspire Performance Program who bring these values to life each and every day, both inside and outside the gym.
As many of these athletes prepare to represent Queensland at the 2026 Australian Gymnastics Championships, we invite you to get to know them a little better.
Name: Zhariyah Akiba
Age: 11
Level: Junior International
Years in Gymnastics: 7
What are you most looking forward to at Australian Championships?
Competing alongside the best gymnasts in Australia.
Looking back, what are you most proud of in your gymnastics journey so far?
Learning and mastering new skills quickly.
What’s your go-to post-training snack?
Frozen grapes.
A goal you’re chasing right now?
Brisbane 2032.
What motivates you on the hard days?
Staying positive and believing in myself.
What has gymnastics taught you outside of the gym?
How to stay calm under enormous pressure and the importance of resilience.
Something people might not know about you?
I was born 12 weeks early.
What do you love most about Team Delta?
The encouragement and support from my teammates.
What would your teammates say you’re famous for?
The nickname “Big Z.”
Who has had the biggest impact on your gymnastics journey and why?
Coach Dianne from Momentum Gymnastics because she saw something special in me before I saw it in myself.
One message for your fellow Delta teammates heading to Nationals?
Go out there, have fun and believe in yourself!
