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Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation has released a video footage featuring the country’s national team in rhythmic gymnastics in group exercises.

AGF, which was founded in 1956, has experienced revival since 2002 and the renewed federation lifted this popular sport to a new level.

Thanks to a high-level and dynamic activity of the Federation, Azerbaijani gymnastics has been able to break into the world sporting arena.

This year AGF was included into the FIG (International Gymnastics Federation) rating list of the “Meritorious” Federations.

The FIG Executive Committee defines the meritorious federations based on the points given for their activities during the year – the organization of the World Championships and World Cups, hosting of meetings of the FIG governing bodies, holding of the FIG Coaching Academy and International Judges’ Courses, as well as participation in the mentioned events.

Due to its dynamic and professional activity, the AGF has placed itself among the 10 strongest federations for the three consecutive years (2014, 2015 and 2016).