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Gymnastics is perfectly developed in Azerbaijan and other countries should follow Azerbaijan’s example, Larisa Gryadunova, coach of Finish gymnastics team, told Trend July 20.

As for the upcoming FIG World Cup Final in Rhythmic Gymnastics in Baku, Gryadunova stressed that Finland’s champion Yekaterina Volkova will represent the country in the competition.

“Volkova won a license for the Olympic Games, so this latest competition before the Olympics is very important,” she added. “And we would like to double-check our gymnastics program and pay attention to the shortcomings that the gymnasts will have at the competition.”

“That is, spectators in Baku will see firsthand the program to be demonstrated by Volkova at the Olympics,” she said.

Gryadunova added that there are perfect conditions for the competition in Baku.
“We have repeatedly been to Baku,” she said. “There is a beautiful gymnastics hall. People love gymnastics and much is done for this kind of sport.”

FIG World Cup Final in Rhythmic Gymnastics will take place in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku on July 22-24, giving a unique opportunity to see the performances of eminent gymnasts from 20 countries two weeks prior to the Rio Olympics.

Thirty-one gymnasts and 12 teams will compete for medals in the all-around on the first two days of competitions. Apparatus finals will be held on the event’s last day.

A magnificent opening ceremony, directed by the head coach of the Azerbaijani national team Mariana Vasileva, will be held on July 22, followed by the traditional Gala on July 24, as part of the FIG World Cup Final in Rhythmic Gymnastics in Baku.

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