On April 19, the opening ceremony of the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup was successfully held in the capital, Baku. During the ceremony, Fərid Qayıbov, the Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan, addressed the audience. He welcomed the delegations and organizing committee members who traveled to our country for the competition, as well as the volunteers and spectators, sharing his heartfelt words with everyone. In conclusion, the Minister officially declared the World Cup open.

In the competition, 129 star athletes representing 41 countries, including Azerbaijan, will compete for the highest podium positions. A total of 8 gymnasts will represent Azerbaijan in the World Cup.

On the first day of the competition, our national team members Zöhra Ağamirova and Kamilla Seyidzadə participated in the senior individual program. Zöhra Ağamirova scored 33.650 points in her hoop routine, allowing her to secure 4th place and qualify for the finals. On the same day, Kamilla Seyidzadə also showcased her routines with both the hoop and the ball.

In the senior group events, our team members—Güllü Ağalarzadə, Kamilla Əliyeva, Yelizaveta Luzan, Darya Sorokina, Ləman Əlimuradova, and Zeynəb Hümmətova—performed exceptionally well, captivating both the judges and the fans gathered at the Milli Gimnastika Arena. They earned 36.550 points for their performance with 5 hoops, securing 3rd place. Thanks to their fantastic performances, our gymnasts managed to qualify for the finals.

It is worth noting that the second day of the World Cup will commence tomorrow at 12:00 PM.