The 17th European Youth Olympic Festival was held in Maribor, Slovenia, from July 23 to 29. Nearly 3,000 athletes from 48 countries competed across 11 sports. In artistic gymnastics, Azerbaijan was represented by national team members Aydin Alizada, Aytan Mammadova and Duygu Majidzada.

On the first day of the artistic gymnastics competitions, athletes performed in both the All-around and individual apparatus exercises. Team member Aydin Alizada competed in the Vault and Floor exercise programs, placing 52nd in the Vault. In the All-around competition, Aytan Mammadova and Duygu Majidzada placed 62nd and 64th, respectively.