Baku Hosts Inauguration Of FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup 2024 (PHOTO)
Date
4/19/2024 3:16:52 PM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 19. An opening ceremonyof the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup, AGF Trophy has today beenheld at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Trend reports.
The event started with demonstration of the new mascots of thefederation – an elegant gazelle and a brave fox – to the public,then followed with the presentation of the participating countriesand their flags.
Addressing the ceremony, Azerbaijan's Minister of Youth andSports Farid Gayibov underscored that the hosting of regularprestigious competition in gymnastics in capital Baku indicates theattention and care shown to sports in the country. Describing Bakuas one of the key centers of world gymnastics, the minister pointedout that Azerbaijan's sporting achievements are increasing, withgymnastics developing year by year.
FIG World Cup 2024 will welcome 116 gymnasts from 41 countries competition will run until April 21.
PHOTO: Zaur Mustafaev
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