GUBA, Azerbaijan, September 24. I am very happy that I won this competition today, the gymnast of Ojag Sport Club, Esmer Baghirova, who took first place in the Grace of Nature rhythmic gymnastics tournament at the Guba Olympic Sports Complex said, Trend reports.
She noted that she did not worry during the competition, and this helped her to win.
“I trained hard, and I am very happy that it paid off. I am very grateful to my coach,” Baghirova said.
To note, the Grace of Nature Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament kicked off at the Guba Olympic Sports Complex. The three-day competition will determine the winners both in the individual program and in group exercises.
The competition is attended by 255 athletes from 26 clubs.
The gymnasts compete in the following age categories: minors (born 2017-2018), youngsters (born 2014-2016), pre-juniors (born 2012-2013), and juniors (born 2009-2011). In the individual event, medals are contested in the all-around and for specific apparatus, while in group exercises, participants perform only with individual apparatus.
The tournament features athletes from different clubs around the country, which adds a special interest to the competition. The Grace of Nature tournament gives young gymnasts a great opportunity to demonstrate their skills and gain experience.