Azerbaijani athlete: Main task is to worthily represent country at FIG World Cup Final

Baku, Azerbaijan, July 18

By Maksim Tsurkov – Trend:

Azerbaijani athlete Marina Durunda says the main task of Azerbaijani gymnasts is to worthily represent the country at the FIG World Cup Final in Rhythmic Gymnastics in Baku.

She says the athletes need to be ready to the highest extent before the Olympic Games in Rio and worthily represent Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijani athlete also noted that gymnasts from Russia, Israel and Bulgaria are among her main rivals.

FIG World Cup Final in Rhythmic Gymnastics will take place in Azerbaijan’s capital on July 22-24, giving a unique opportunity to see the performances of eminent gymnasts from 20 countries two weeks prior to the Rio Olympics.

Thirty-one gymnasts and 12 teams will compete for medals in the all-around on the first two days of competitions. Apparatus finals will be held on the event’s last day.

A magnificent Opening Ceremony, directed by the head coach of the Azerbaijani national team Mariana Vasileva, will be held on July 22, followed by the traditional Gala on July 24, as part of the FIG World Cup Final in Rhythmic Gymnastics in Baku.

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