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The second day of the 23rd Azerbaijan and Open Baku Women’s and Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Championship among Age Categories and the 23rd Azerbaijan Acrobatic Gymnastics Championship kicked off Dec. 17 in Baku.

The competitions started in the auxiliary hall of the National Gymnastics Arena Dec. 16.

On both competition days, Men's Artistic Gymnasts perform in six age categories (beginners - 2008-2009, minors - 2006-2007, youngsters - 2003-2004, pre-juniors - 2001-2003, juniors - 1999-2001, seniors born in 1998 and older), while Women Artistic gymnasts compete in four age groups (minors - 2009, children - 2007-2008, youngsters - 2006, juniors, seniors born in 2002 and older).

In Acrobatic Gymnastics events, Men’s Pairs, Women’s Pairs, Mixed Pairs and Women’s Groups included into the age categories of youngsters (2002-2010), children (2000-2007), pre-juniors (1998-2006) and seniors (born in 2002 and older) demonstrate balance, dynamic and combined exercises.

Overall, 115 athletes representing the Baku Gymnastics School, Ojag Sport and Neftchi clubs, Specialized Olympic Reserves’ Children-Youth Sports School No. 13 of Nizami District, Republican Olympic Spots Lyceum, as well as Sumgayit city, are taking part in the event.

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