(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 15. The
winners of the 7th Azerbaijan and Baku Championships in Women's
Artistic Gymnastics, held at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku,
in the age category of children (born in 2013-2014) are determined,
trend reports.
Jasmine Aliyeva won first place, the second place was
taken by Milana Loyko, and the third position – by Aylin Shahbazli.
All three gymnasts are students of the 'Ojag Sport' club.
According to 9-year-old Jasmine Aliyeva, she was very
worried on the first day of the competition.
'Yesterday I was quite worried, but after the first
competitive day, I gained more confidence. On the second day, we
did exercises on the balance beam and floor exercises, at which I
am better. In general, all the participants in the competition did
well; everyone tried to perform well. For me, these competitions
were the sixth in a row. I hope that in the future I will have
great success in sports,' Jasmine Aliyeva said.
Silver medal winner Milana Loyko has been doing
gymnastics for about four years.
'I was not upset with the second place; I am glad to
win the award. I will train a lot so that next time I will perform
even better. Today my parents came to support me from the stands,'
said Milana Loyiko.
Aylin Shahbazli, who took third place, said that the
competitions were wonderful and gave her a lot of bright
emotions.
'I really liked the atmosphere of the competition. I
am glad to have the opportunity to perform at the National
Gymnastics Arena. I hope to participate in international
tournaments in the future and win medals,' Aylin Shahbazli
added.
The 28th Azerbaijan and Baku Championships among Age
Categories in Men's Artistic Gymnastics and Acrobatic Gymnastics
and the 7th Azerbaijan and Baku Championships among Age Categories
in Women's Artistic Gymnastics are being held at the National
Gymnastics Arena in Baku on March 14-16.
Athletes from Ojaq Sports Club, Neftchi Sports Club,
Baku Gymnastics School,“Karabakh” Sports Club (Barda), and
Specialized Children-Youth Gymnastics School of Olympic Reserves
No.13 participate in the competition.
Men's Artistic gymnasts are performing in the age
categories of minors (born in 2016), youngsters (2014- 2015),
children (2012-2013), pre-juniors (2010-2011), juniors (2008-2009
and 2006-2007) and seniors (2005 and older), while Women's Artistic
gymnasts are competing for medals in the age categories of children
(2013-2014), pre-juniors (2011-2012) and juniors (2008-2010).
At Acrobatic Gymnastics competitions, gymnasts are
performing in the age categories of youngsters (2008-2017),
children (2007-2012), pre-juniors (2005-2012), juniors (2004-2010),
and seniors (2008 and older) within Women's & Men's Pairs, Mixed
Pairs, Women's and Men's Groups.