Rhythmic gymnastics federations of 48 countries have applied for participation in the world championship tournament, to be hosted in Baku this autumn.
The Azerbaijan rhythmic gymnastics federation told Trend that in accordance with the agenda of the event, the capital city would start receiving national teams from the end of September. The championship will take place in Sports-Concerts Hall [named after Heydar Aliyev] October 3 through 9.
Three female gymnasts – Dinara Gimatova, Anna Gurbanova and Vafa Husseinova – will present Azerbaijan in single contest, with the national group team also participating.