(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 27. The Baku Olympic
Stadium has hosted an award ceremony for the winners of the 28th
Baku Championship in Rhythmic Gymnastics in the individual
all-around among athletes in the pre-junior age category (born in
2011-2012), trend reports.
In the all-around among gymnasts from this age category, the
first place was taken by Azada Atakishiyeva representing Ojag Sport
Club, the second place - by Alina Kolesnikova from the same club,
while the third position - by Yelizaveta Yefremova from the
Specialized Children-Youth Gymnastics School of Olympic
Reserves.
Gold medalist Atakishiyeva noted that the preparation and the
competitions themselves are a good way to test oneself, one's
physical abilities.
“I'm satisfied with my results at the championship, adding
another medal to the treasury of awards. A wonderful atmosphere
reigned in the hall, I want there to be as many such competitions
as possible,” she said.
Silver medalist Kolesnikova has been doing rhythmic gymnastics
for about six years. According to her, of all gymnastic subjects,
it's most difficult to work with a ribbon.
"Due to the excitement, it was a little difficult to get ready,
the coach supported me, saying that I should overcome the
excitement, otherwise I won't achieve anything. I dream of becoming
a world champion, but for this it's needed to train hard, develop
willpower and not be afraid of difficulties," Kolesnikova said.
Yefremova, who won the bronze medal, admitted that the
competition left very pleasant emotions.
"Exercise with a hoop from all the programs was easier for me.
On the first day of the performance, I was very excited, but on the
next days I got used to it and it became easier. I'm satisfied with
the result of the competition,” she noted.“When watching the
performances of the members of the Azerbaijani national team in
rhythmic gymnastics - Zohra Aghamirova, team members in group
exercises and other graces, I see how they perform their programs,
and understand that if I work hard, I can become like them."
Yefremova added that in rhythmic gymnastics she's attracted by
the refinement and beauty of movement.
The 28th Baku Championship in Rhythmic Gymnastics is being held
at the Baku Olympic Sports Complex on April 25-27.
Among the competitors, there are representatives of the Ojag
Sports Club, the Specialized Children-Youth Gymnastics School of
Olympic Reserves, the Republican Complex Sports School, the Palace
of Water Sports, Zira Culture Center, the Shagan Olympic Sports
Complex Stadium, Sports and Recreation Center of the Ministry of
Emergency Situations, and the Grace Sports Club.
At the championship, gymnasts in the age categories: kids born
in 2013-2015, pre-juniors born in 2011-2012, and juniors born in
2008-2010 perform in an individual program and team composition in
group exercises.