GUBA, Azerbaijan, September 26. Participation in such a tournament gives athletes a wonderful experience, the Member of “Aquatics Palace” team Elisa Aliyeva, who won a gold medal at the Grace of Nature rhythmic gymnastics tournament in Guba said, Trend reports.
She noted that such a result was achieved due to intensive training.
“Our coaches are constantly preparing us at a high level. There are several competitions ahead of us. We will continue to train to achieve good results, and I will do my best to win new medals. My goal is to become a strong coach in the future,” the young gymnast added.
The Grace of Nature rhythmic gymnastics tournament is taking place 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.
The Grace of Nature tournament concludes today.