10 October 2023
Our aerobic gymnasts achieved their first international success of October at the “Plovdiv Cup,” held on October 6-8 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Azerbaijan was represented at the event by members of the national aerobic gymnastics team: Vladimir Dolmatov, Madina Mustafayeva, Khadija Guliyeva, Leyla Bejanova, Arzu Aghayeva, Sara Alikhanli, Maryam Topchubashova, Sanam Kazimova, Aylin Aliyeva and Dilara Gurbanova.
In the mixed pair program, Vladimir Dolmatov and Madina Mustafayeva won the silver medal. Competing in the individual program as well, Vladimir secured the bronze medal.
Following this competition, members of the senior team - Vladimir Dolmatov, Madina Mustafayeva, Khadija Guliyeva, Leyla Bejanova and Arzu Aghayeva - traveled to Bucharest, Romania, to represent Azerbaijan at the World Cup held on October 13-15.
In the qualifications, Vladimir placed 4th in the individual program, winning a spot in the finals. Alongside his partner Madina Mustafayeva, they also advanced to the final in the mixed pair program, finishing 6th in qualifications. In the final round, Vladimir repeated his performance, placing 4th, while the pair ranked 7th in the mixed pair final.