BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 31. Artistic Gymnastics is very popular in Azerbaijan, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mariana Vasileva said, Trend reports.
Vasileva made the statement during the Opening Ceremony of FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup AGF Trophy on March 31.
"I am very happy to welcome all of you at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup AGF Trophy held at the National Gymnastics Arena! Being one of the most exciting gymnastics disciplines, Artistic Gymnastics is very popular in our country and is always in the spotlight of the Olympic Games," she said.
Vasileva noted that 145 gymnasts from 34 countries of the world have gathered here for this World Cup.
"On behalf of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, I wish good luck, sound health and new victories to all the participants. I declare the FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup AGF Trophy open!" she said.