Canadian gymnasts hope for success at FIG World Cup in Baku

28 April 2017 09:48 (UTC+04:00)

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The Canadian rhythmic gymnastics team hopes to successfully perform at the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup, to be held in Baku, coach of the team Mira Filipova told reporters in Baku.

She said their preparations for the FIG World Cup took more than a year, adding they are happy to perform at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku.

Filipova also praised the work Azerbaijan has done for sports.

The coach noted that everything is very well organized in the Baku arena and said there are no such large sports facilities in Canada as there are in Baku.

Baku will host the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup on April 28-30. Gymnasts from different countries will gather at the National Gymnastics Arena to demonstrate their mastery.

Participation of 92 gymnasts from 21 countries is expected in the event.

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