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Spain’s gymnast: Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation’s activity worthy of gratitude

27 April 2018 [17:53] - TODAY.AZ

By Trend:

The activity of the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation is worthy gratitude, Spain’s gymnast Polina Berezina told Trend April 27.

"I am in Baku for the first time,” Berezina said. “I really liked the city."

The gymnast stressed that the work of the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation is worthy of gratitude.

"It is pleasant to compete in Baku, thanks to the work of the organizers,” Berezina said. “Spectators support everyone who appears on the arena, this helps to perform."

"I intend to perform well and then everything will depend on the referees and rivals," the gymnast added.

The World Cup in rhythmic gymnastics kicked off in Baku on April 27.

The gymnasts are performing in the individual hoop and ball events and in group exercises with five hoops on the first days of qualifying competitions.

Azerbaijan on the first day of the competition is represented by Veronika Hudis and Zohra Aghamirova in individual exercises, as well as a group team consisting of Ayshan Bayramova, Diana Doman, Zeynab Hummatova, Aliya Pashayeva and Siyana Vasileva.

The World Cup in rhythmic gymnastics is being held in Baku for the sixth time. Some 127 gymnasts from 26 countries are participating in the tournament. Of these, 44 athletes are performing in an individual program, while 83 gymnasts are competing as team members in group exercises.

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