Azerbaijan’s national anthem sounded in French Thiais
By Amina Nazarli
The main composition of Azerbaijan’s national team in Rhythmic Gymnastics took part in the first major competition of the new Olympic cycle.
Marina Durunda, as well as the national team in group exercises consisting of Ayshan Bayramova, Siyana Vasileva, Diana Doman, Alexandra Platonova and Elif Zeynep Celep set out for French Thiais to represent Azerbaijan at the traditional Grand Prix, held on March 25-26.
Having participated in the all-around on the first day of the tournament, the group was just few points behind of the Italian team – the latest World Champion (with 5 ribbons) and took the second place. However, our girls did not content themselves with it. Being remembered with their brilliant performances on the last day of the tournament, they won the gold medal in both finals.
Unfortunately, team leader Marina Durunda sustained an injury a day before the start of the tournament and could not perform in the competitions.
The next competition for the national team in group exercises will be the World Cup in Italian Pesaro city to be held in the first week of April.
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