21 April 2024
The third day of the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup at the Milli Gimnastika Arena brought us unforgettable moments and remarkable achievements by our national athletes.
On this final day of competition, our national team secured two medals:
Bronze in All-Around – Our senior group team consisting of Güllü Ağalarzadə, Kamilla Əliyeva, Yelizaveta Luzan, Darya Sorokina, Ləman Əlimuradova, and Zeynəb Hümmətova scored 69.050 points, earning a third-place finish.
Bronze in 5 Hoops – The team impressed with a 36.100-point performance, securing another third-place podium finish.
Japan and Italy claimed the gold and silver in the all-around event, while in the 5 Hoops routine, Spain and Italy took the top two positions.
Additionally, our group performed in the 3 Ribbons + 2 Balls category, where they finished 6th overall.
In the individual finals, Zöhrə Ağamirova showcased strong performances:
Following the thrilling performances, the awards ceremony was held in grand fashion. Notable figures in attendance included:
Teymur Musayev – Minister of Health of Azerbaijan
Fərid Qayıbov – Minister of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan
Mariana Vasileva – Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports
Isabelle Bonnal – Chief Commissioner for Education, Youth, and Sports of Monaco
Endrit Hoxha – Deputy Minister of Education and Sports of Albania
Johannes Andreas De Jeu – President of the Netherlands' Municipalities and Sports Federation
Gian Francesco Lupattelli – President and Founder of ACES EUROPE
During the event, we also introduced our two new gymnastics mascots – Cilli & Tilli! The names were chosen through an Instagram poll, and the lucky participant who suggested them was honored with a special gift on the arena’s main stage.
This World Cup gave us countless unforgettable moments and lasting memories. We are certain that this international tournament will remain in the hearts of both the athletes and the fans who experienced the excitement firsthand.
See you at the next competition!