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National Gymnastics Arena in Baku is one of the best in the world, Elena Zelikman, coach of the Israeli gymnast Neta Rivkin, told Trend July 20.

Zelikman said she was born in Baku and is very glad to visit her hometown again.

She believes that the FIG World Cup Final in Baku is a rehearsal before the Rio Olympics.

“Gymnasts have to try for the last time and correct shortcomings before the main start,” said the coach.

“I do not want to make predictions,” noted Zelikman. “I think the most important thing is to perform without mistakes.”

“Neta will perform her Olympics program, so the fans will be able to see it with their own eyes,” she added.

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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