Baku, Azerbaijan, April 29
By Jani Babayeva - Trend:
Support of fans is very important for the gymnasts performing at the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Baku, spectator Leman Pir told Trend April 29.
“The fans are actively supporting the gymnasts, and I hope they feel that everyone in the hall is worried about them,” she said.
The spectator noted that she often attends gymnastics competitions, because she is a fan of this kind of sports.
“I really like to watch the performances of gymnasts, so I often attend competitions held at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku,” she said.
Leman Pir stressed that she likes the organizers’ approach towards holding of the competitions.
The finals of the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup kicked off in Baku April 29.
Competitions are being held at the National Gymnastics Arena.
Six sets of medals are awarded today (four medals for individual exercises and two medals - group exercises). Today the winners in individual exercises with a hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon, as well as group exercises with five hoops, three balls and two ropes will be announced.
Today Azerbaijan is represented by a group team consisting of Ayshan Bayramova, Diana Doman, Zeynab Hummatova, Aliya Pashaeva and Siyana Vasileva.
The World Cup in Rhythmic Gymnastics is being held in Baku for the sixth time. The tournament features 127 gymnasts from 26 countries. Of these, 44 athletes perform in individual programs, while 83 gymnasts compete in teams in group exercises.