(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 3. I always return toBaku with the warmest feelings, participant of the European Cup onrhythmic gymnastics in Baku, a Latvian athlete Nikola Vasiljevatold Trend .
The gymnast noted that she previously came to Baku for the WorldCup and European Championship.
"I believe that Baku always has the best organization, and Ihave participated in quite a few competitions and can compare. Bakuhas one of the best gymnastics halls; the organization ofcompetitions is held at a high level," she stressed.
The athlete admitted that she is delighted to participate in thefirst European Cup on rhythmic gymnastics, and she is interested inthe format of the competition.
"The European Cup is held under new rules. It is interesting andunusual; no one has ever done this. Because of this, interest inthe competition is growing, and each participant strives tosuccessfully qualify and perform at the cross-battles," the gymnastadded.
To note, the European Cup in Rhythmic Gymnastics is scheduledfrom May 3 through May 5 at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku from 37 countries are participating in the event,showcasing their talents across two age categories: seniors, whichincludes individual and group routines, and juniors, focusing onindividual performances.
Azerbaijan's representation in the seniors category includesZohra Aghamirova and Kamilla Seyidzade in individual events, alongwith a team comprising Gullu Aghalarzade, Kamilla Aliyeva,Yelyzaveta Luzan, Darya Sorokina, Laman Alimuradova, and ZeynabHummatova in group performances. Additionally, Fidan Gurbanli,Ilaha Bahadirova, Govhar Ibragimova, and Shams Aghahuseynova areamong the junior category athletes competing in individualprograms.
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