On October 2-7, the Golden Age Gymnastics Festival (people aged 50 and older) was held in Funchal (Portugal). Our country was represented by a team named “Flame” at the event where more than 1600 participants from 18 countries took part. The interesting & dynamic composition presented by our representatives, and their clothes, were attractive for the fans and representatives of other countries. Our athletes obtained the right to participate in the Gala. The composition presented by our team was directed by the Head Coach - Ruslan Eyvazov & Choreographer - Ildirim Mirmammadov.
Within the framework of the festival, there were held a number of master classes, water aerobics exercises and other events for the purpose of gaining experience & popularization of healthy lifestyle.
It should be mentioned that the Golden Age Gym Festival of the European Gymnastics, organized every two years, brings together people aged 50 and older, highlights the importance of sports, especially gymnastics in daily life.