Trend:
Irina Pasmurnova, a spectator of the FIG World Cup in Rhythmic
Gymnastics in Baku, told Trend April 28, that they come to the
Arena to support Azerbaijan's gymnasts and wish them victory.
"Surely, we are cheering for Azerbaijan's gymnasts, we wish our
girls victories and confidence, they are the best and most
beautiful," she said.
"My daughter is a gymnast and everything related to this sport
is interesting to her and me. Judging by my child, children really
like watching the competitions, they tend to be like athletes
participating in the competitions," she added.
Pasmurnova said that she is pleased to have a chance to attend
the World Cup in Rhythmic Gymnastics.
"We also watched the competitions last year. Whenever we have
opportunity, we definitely come to the National Gymnastics Arena.
We really like how sports events are held here - at the highest
level, "added the spectator.
The second day of the World Cup in rhythmic gymnastics started
April 28 in the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku.
Today, individual qualification competitions with clubs and
ribbons and team qualification competitions with three balls and
two ropes take place. Also during the day, the winners in all-round
events will be determined both in individual and in group
competitions.
On the second day of the competitions, Azerbaijan is represented
by Veronika Hudis and Zohra Aghamirova in individual performances,
as well as a group team consisting of Ayshan Bayramova, Diana
Doman, Zeynab Hummatova, Aliya Pashaeva and Siyana Vasileva.
The World Cup in Rhythmic Gymnastics takes place in Baku for the
sixth time. The tournament, which will last until April 29,
features 127 gymnasts from 26 countries. Of these, 44 athletes
perform in individual programs, while 83 gymnasts compete in teams
in group exercises.