04 May 2023
From April 29 to May 3, an international Rhythmic gymnastics tournament was held in Portimão, Portugal. Azerbaijan was represented at the competition by Kamilla Seyidzada in the senior individual category and Shams Agahuseynova and Nuray Ahmadzada in the junior category. Alongside the individual gymnasts, a junior group team consisting of Govhar Ibrahimova, Sakinakhanim Ismayilzada, Medina Aslanova, Ilaha Bahadirova, Ayan Sadigova and Zahra Jafarova also competed.
The representatives of one of the most graceful sports brought home 3 gold and 2 bronze medals. The first medal for our country was won in the junior team event by Shams Agahuseynova and Nuray Ahmadzada, who climbed to the third step of the podium.
Shams Agahuseynova repeated this success in the individual ball routine, securing another bronze medal.
The junior group team Govhar Ibrahimova, Sakinakhanim Ismayilzada, Madina Aslanova, Ilaha Bahadirova, Ayan Sadigova and Zahra Jafarova delivered an exceptional performance by winning Gold medals in both the All-Around and exercises with 5 Ropes and 5 Balls.