(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 19. I was glad when Ifound out that I will come to Baku for the World Cup, as I reallyliked it here last time, and I will also perform at the EuropeanCup to be held on May 3-5, the participant of the RhythmicGymnastics World Cup in Baku, Belgian athlete Alessia Verstappen,told Trend .
"I like the design of the hall and the lighting of thecompetition. Since the light is directed only on the carpet, thereis a feeling that you are alone with yourself, and it helps to copewith excitement," she noted.
Verstappen confessed that she likes performing with the hoop andclubs most of all.
"Those are the types that work out the best. But today, as Ithink, well executed the program with the ball," she added.
According to the athlete, the World Cup in Baku has a stronglineup of gymnasts.
"I know many of them; gymnasts are quite strong, with a goodlevel of preparation," the athlete emphasized.
To note, the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup takes place atthe National Gymnastics Arena in Baku on April 19–21. Over 110gymnasts from more than 40 countries take part in the competition perform in individual and group exercise programs.
Azerbaijan is represented by Zohra Aghamirova and KamillaSeyidzade in the individual program, as well as the group exerciseteam consisting of Gullu Agalarzade, Kamilla Aliyeva, YelyzavetaLuzan, Darya Sorokina, Laman Alimuradova, and Zeynab Hummatova.
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