Milli Gimnastika Arenası (MGA, National Gymnastics Arena), mainly used to receive senior gymnasts within the framework of international events, this time, will open its doors to junior gymnasts participating in the AGF Junior Trophy International Tournament in April of 2018. 

Junior Rhythmic Gymnasts will precede the seniors and compete for mounting the steps of the podium on April 23 & 24. This event will be followed by the FIG RG World Cup at the same venue straight away.

According to the rules of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), the participants will compete in the age category of gymnasts born in 2003-2005. 

Young gymnasts, sometimes, making the spectators to be thrilled with their trembling performances, and, sometimes, making them to raise in applause with their confident exercises, will test their strength only in individual program. In the course of 2-day competitions, there will be defined winners in the team competition and apparatus finals.

It should be mentioned that AGF Junior Trophy will be organized in the format of the Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships to be held in Spanish City of Guadalajara on June 1-3, 2018. It will give the gymnasts an opportunity to overcome their anxiety, and by perfecting their program, to demonstrate more confident performances at the European Championships.

The participation of 18 countries is anticipated in the tournament.

Do not miss interesting & exciting, at the same time, professional performances of gymnasts at MGA!

The tickets are available at the MGA ticket office, as well as at “28 Mall” & “Ganjlik Mall”. The price of tickets constitutes 7 & 10 manat for qualifications, 10 & 15 manat for finals.

The more detailed information is available at the Federation’s official website.

Venue: Milli Gimnastika Arenası

Tel.: (+994 12/51) 566-96-99

Address: 178 H. Aliyev Ave., Baku, Azerbaijan

Passage: “Koroghlu” underground station   

Competition schedule

Training schedule

Start list

Start list - Final
 

Results (April 23)

Final - Hoop

Final - Ball

Final - Clubs

Final - Ribbon

 

Top 10 places to visit in Baku

Shirvanshahs’ Palace

Located behind the city walls of Old Town (“Icharishahar”) the Palace is just one of the oldest symbols of Baku. Built in the 15^th century, just right at the time when Baku became the capital of Shirvanshahs kingdom, it is one of a few good remaining old buildings in Baku. In 2000 it was inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The Maiden Tower (Qiz Qalasi)

The Maiden Tower is a monument that is shrouded in mystery and legend. The most majestic monument of Baku rises in the south-eastern part of the fortress of Icherisheher. This unique building of the Azerbaijani architecture does not have any analogues in the East. The symbol of Baku was included into the list of World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO in December of 2000.

HISTORY MUSEUM

The building where the National History Museum of Azerbaijan is presently located was the dwelling house for Hadji Zeynalabdin Tagiyev and his family. The palace designed by architect Joseph Goslavsky, Pole by origin (1865-1904) is one of the most beautiful buildings of Baku.

BOULEVARD

The Boulevard is the must-see attraction in Baku. It is also known as the Seaside National Park and is the favorite promenade of many Baku residents and visitors. Its establishment goes back to more than 100 years ago. Guests are astonished by the city’s beauty and lighting system, a wonderful landscape design, shadowy alleys, comfortable cafes, many amusement arcades for children and adults. 

ATESHGAH TEMPLE

The Baku Ateshgah, often called the "Fire Temple of Baku", is a castle-like religious temple in Surakhani, a suburb in Baku, Azerbaijan. Based on Persian and Indian inscriptions, the temple was used as a Hindu and Zoroastrian place of worship. 

Heydar Aliyev Center

The Heydar Aliyev Center is an amazing building which represents the modern face of Baku. The building was designed by the famous architect, Zaha Hadid and is one of the icons of modern architecture, which really deserves a visit.

GOBUSTAN 

Gobustan is famous with its rock drawings dating back to 40,000 years. This site is considered as the one of earliest inhabited settlement of people in Azerbaijan. In this ancient place you can see the activities of ancient people such as hunting and dancing scenes, carpentry and the images of animals on the rocks.

YANAR DAGH (BURNING MOUNTAIN)

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Bibi-Heybat Mosque

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Azerbaijan Carpet Museum

Azerbaijan Carpet Museum displays Azernaijani carpets and rug items of various weaving techniques and materials from various periods. At the time of establishing, it was the only museum that was dedicated to the art of carpet weaving. It is named after Latif Karimov and has the largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets in the world.