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Finalists of 11th European Aerobic Gymnastics Championship among trios named in Baku

25 May 2019 [17:27] - TODAY.AZ

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The finalists of the 11th European Aerobic Gymnastics Championship in Baku among seniors performing in trios have been named at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Trend reports.

A trio from Hungary (22.361 points), two trios from Russia (22.066 and 21.633 points), two trios from Romania (21.952 and 21.322 points) and trios representing Turkey (21.261 points), Italy ( 21.200 points), Finland (20.577 points) qualified for the finals.

Azerbaijani gymnasts Vladimir Dolmatov, Emil Guliyev and Elchin Mammadov, performing in trio, scored 19.150 points, and thus, did not qualify. The Azerbaijani trio ranked 11th.

The qualifications for senior gymnasts in the women's and men's individual program in trios, mixed pairs, groups and aerobic dance are taking place on the second day of the European Championships on May 25. The winners in the team competition among senior gymnasts will be determined on the same day.

Representatives of Azerbaijan Aykhan Ahmadli, Balakhanim Ahmadova, Vladimir Dolmatov, Emil Guliyev, Khoshgadam Guliyeva, Narmina Huseynova, Nigar Ibrahimbayli, Imran Imranov, Akif Karimli, Elchin Mammadov and Madina Mustafayeva will perform in all six programs.

The European Aerobic Gymnastics Championships is being held in Baku for the first time and will last till May 26.

During three-day championships, senior and junior gymnasts compete in the programs of “Women Individual”, “Men's Individual”, “Mixed Pairs”, “Trios”, “Groups”, “Aerobic Dance” and “Aerobic Step” (only seniors).

According to the rules, a participant may compete in maximum three Aerobic categories. In the team competition, the winners will be determined for the five best performances.

The athletes from 22 countries are performing at the Championships.

On May 24, as part of the Championships, qualifying competitions among juniors were held. The junior team of Azerbaijan consisting of Aysel Aslanzade, Khadija Guliyeva, Lala Guliyeva, Fatima Gurbanova, Emiliya Makhmudova and Eleonora Yusifova reached the finals of the European Championships in the aerobic dance program.

Azerbaijan is represented by 17 gymnasts at the European Championships.

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