The 35th Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships are taking place in the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Trend reports.

Competitions are a real holiday for fans of rhythmic gymnastics. The audience of the championships with great delight is watching the bright and spectacular performances of the female gymnasts.

Along with this, a mascot, a monkey called Luigi, arouses a lot of smiles and positive vibes among the public and gymnasts.

The mascot was played by two professional actors - Scott Hesington and Barry Anderson.