Ksenia Dzhalaganiya

Ksenia Dzhalaganiya (, born 7 July 1985) is a Russian group rhythmic gymnast, who is now the founder and director of Dubai Youth Olympic school of rhythmic gymnastics in the United Arab Emirates.

She is a World champion in group exercises (2002), a European champion in group exercises (1999), Honoured Master of Sports in rhythmic gymnastics, and winner of several international championships and Grand Prix events.

Personal life Ksenia Dzhalaganiya was born to Tatiana and Nikolay Dzhalaganiya in Moscow. In 2004, she graduated from the Aspect College in London and in 2008 she graduated from the Russian State University of Physical Culture, Sport, Youth and Tourism.

In September 2015 Ksenia married her fiancé, the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cockett Marine Oil - Cem Saral. They met in Singapore in 2010 where Ksenia was coaching a junior national team of rhythmic gymnastics and three years later both moved to Dubai.

Gymnastics career Dzhalaganiya started rhythmic gymnastics at the age of five. In 1993, she won her first gold medal t the Grand Prix in Germany.

In 1997, Dzhalaganiya began training with A.N. Janina and Oxana Skaldina. and became an absolute World Champion. In the same year Dzhalaganiya was awarded the title of Honoured Master of Sports of Russia and completed her secondary education at the Moscow School of Olympic Reserve. Dzhalaganiya accompanied her team to many International competitions.

Coaching career After retiring from professional sport, Dzhalaganiya continued her gymnastics career as a coach. In 2010, she signed a contract with Singapore Gymnastics Federation and led a Singapore junior national team of rhythmic gymnastics.

In 2015 Dzhalaganiya opened Dubai Youth Olympic school of rhythmic gymnastics.