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By Amina Nazarli

The Intercontinental Judges’ Courses in Rhythmic Gymnastics of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) started in Baku.

The five-day courses are being held for the first time in Azerbaijan’s capital.

FIG First Vice President Slava Corn, addressing the opening, welcomed the participants, introduced the members of the organizing committee and thanked the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation (AGF) for the excellent organization.

“In the next three days we have to work hard to show our skills, as this seminar is unique over the whole Olympic cycle,” said Corn.

Afterwards, AGF Secretary General Farid Gayibov addressed the event. He welcomed the course participants, wished them success and expressed hope that these courses will be held successfully and participants will achieve the desired results.

These courses will be followed by the FIG International Judges’ Courses in Rhythmic Gymnastics to be organized in Baku on January 26-30 this time in English.

The FIG Intercontinental Judges’ Courses are held once in an Olympic cycle. These courses provide an opportunity to get the highest – the first judging category.

The local and foreign judges will have an opportunity to confirm or upgrade their Brevets at the International Judges’ Courses in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics to be held on February 6-9.

Right after the judges’ courses, Baku spectators, as it was in 2016, will have a chance to watch the FIG World Cup series, AGF Trophy competitions in 3 gymnastics disciplines (Trampoline Gymnastics – February 18-19, Artistic Gymnastics – March 16-19 and Rhythmic Gymnastics –April 28-30) with a participation of famous gymnasts.

Along with above-mentioned events, members of the FIG Council will gather in Baku on May 6-7 for the first time. Thus, the first important decisions of the next Olympic Cycle will be taken at Baku meeting.

Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation earlier announced that Baku will host seven international gymnastics events within the first five months of 2017.

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