Anja Kosan

In mid-2021 she moved from Berlin to Schmiden in Germany in order to train and study at the national gymnastics training centre, trying to achieve her dream of competing at the 2024 Olympic Games. "I didn't have to worry about finding accommodation either. I moved into a shared flat provided by the STB. The move was a little less stressful for me thanks to the help of my family. The new life at university was a bit difficult for me at first, as it is very different from school. In the meantime, however, I find my way around very well."^[2]

Kosan was selected as a for the 2022 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships in Tel Aviv, Israel, the group came in 12th place in the all-around.^[3] In the team ranking (individual and group), the German team placed 5th. In late August Anja debuted in competition at the World Cup in Cluj-Napoca, winning bronze in the 3 ribbons + 2 balls' final.^[4] The following month She participated at the 2022 World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, the group made mistakes in the 5 hoops routine (that was scored 25.950) relegated them in 14th place in the All-Around, but they qualified for the 3 ribbons + 2 balls' final with the 6th score, the same place they ended up in the final.^[5] Following Bulgaria and Israel's withdrawal Germany was able to medal in the team competition, Anja and her teammates Francine Schöning, Daniella Kromm, Alina Oganesyan, Hannah Vester and the two individuals Margarita Kolosov and Darja Varfolomeev were awarded silver for their results.^[6]

In 2023 the group debuted at the World Cup in Athens where they were 11th in the All-Around and 5th with 5 hoop.^[7] In Sofia they ended 9th in the All-Around.^[8] In April the girls competed in Tashkent where they won two silver medals in the All-Around and with 3 ribbons and 2 balls.^[9][10] In August, she was selected for the 2023 World Championships in Valencia, helping the group earn a spot for the 2024 Olympics with an eighth-place all-around finish. Additionally, the group won a silver medal in the team event alongside Germany's individuals.^[11][12]

Kosan was selected to represent Germany at the 2024 Summer Olympics alongside Emilia Wickert, Daniella Kromm, Alina Oganesyan, and Hannah Vester. The group finished 13th in the qualification round due to major mistakes in the 3 ribbons and 2 balls routine, failing to advance to the group all-around final.^[13][14]

In August 2025, Kosan competed at the World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, alongside Melanie Dargel, Olivia Falk, Helena Ripken, Anna-Maria Shatokhin and Emilia Wickert, where they took 8th place in all-around. Together with Darja Varfolomeev and Anastasia Simakova, they won the gold medal in team competition.^[15]

In 2026 the group started its season at the World Cup in Sofia, winning silver in the all-around. They were 5th in 5 balls and 4th in 3 hoops + 4 clubs final.^[16]