Baku, Azerbaijan, April 27
By Maksim Tsurkov - Trend:
The level of organization of the World Cup in rhythmic gymnastics in Baku is very high, Italian gymnast Milena Baldassarri told Trend April 27.
The gymnast said she was pleased with her performance.
"I did everything well in the exercises with hoop and I am happy with the results. Unfortunately, I made a mistake with the ball, but still performed well," Baldassarri said.
Italian gymnast noted that she performs at the tournament with such a level of organization for the first time.
"This is my first time in Baku, and I really like it here. The city is beautiful and the arena is even more beautiful. Everything is perfect in the gymnastics arena, it is large, and there is enough space for training and performances. I like everything," said the rhythmic gymnast.
The World Cup in rhythmic gymnastics kicked off in Baku on April 27.
The gymnasts are performing in the individual hoop and ball events and in group exercises with five hoops on the first day of qualifying competitions.
Azerbaijan on the first day of the competitions is represented by Veronika Hudis and Zohra Aghamirova in individual exercises, as well as a group team consisting of Ayshan Bayramova, Diana Doman, Zeynab Hummatova, Aliya Pashayeva and Siyana Vasileva.
The World Cup in rhythmic gymnastics is being held in Baku for the sixth time. Some 127 gymnasts from 26 countries are participating in the tournament.
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