In connection with the start of the new Olympic cycle, we present to you an interview we conducted with Noha Abu Shabana, President of the Rhythmic Gymnastics Technical Committee of the International Gymnastics Federation, during the seminar held in Baku for coaches and judges.

How did the seminar go?

- It was a course dedicated to changes, innovations, and rules related to the new Olympic cycle. It was very interesting for me to work with the coaches, to learn about their skills, professionalism, and how prepared they are for the new challenges in their field.

During the two-day seminar, which part do you think was the most interesting for the participants?

- I would like to note that the coaches and judges are already ready. They have mastered the new judging rules. They asked questions that interested them. It was interesting to observe them starting to work with the new judging rules.

What can you say about our athletes?

- You have very promising athletes. At the group competitions among teams at the Paris Olympics, you achieved excellent results. You have favorable training conditions and are among the best in the world. Therefore, I congratulate Azerbaijan.