AlinaKabaeva

Alina Kabaeva is a world-famous Russian gymnast, Honored Master of Sports, a public figure and founder of the Charitable Foundation.

All children are talented, the only issue is what conditions do they learn and train in.  Every child has unique abilities that need to be recognized and supported in a timely fashion.

The very best thing that the younger generation can and should be taught is to believe in themselves, to follow their dreams, to work hard and to overcome obstacles.

All our efforts should be aimed at providing as many opportunities for improvement as possible for those who stand at the very beginning of their life's journey and to inspire them to partake in new beginnings, create good training conditions, under the guidance of professional trainers.

— Alina Kabaeva

Biography 
of Alina Kabaeva

Alina Kabaeva is a world-famous Russian gymnast, Honored Master of Sports and a public figure. She is the winner of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, two-time absolute world champion, and five-time absolute European champion. Alina Kabaeva was awarded the Order of Friendship, the Order of Merit for the Fatherland in the IV degree, as well as the Certificate of Honor of the President of the Russian Federation.

Alina Kabaeva is the winner of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, the bronze medalist of the 2000 Olympics in Sidney, the two-time absolute world champion, and the five-time absolute European champion. Among her athletic awards are 14 World Championship medals and 25 European Championship medals.

After the end of her athletic career, Alina Kabaeva was a member of the Russian Federation Civic Chamber Committee on charity and volunteering development from 2005 to 2007. She was a member of the State Duma from the United Russia Party since 2007 to 2014, where she dealt with youth policy and sports development. Furthermore, Alina Kabaeva advocated for the rights of children and adolescent victims of abuse. A relevant law (Federal Law No. 50 of April 05, 2013) was enacted at her initiative.

In 2008, Alina Kabaeva founded a charitable foundation. Today, its largest project is the Alina International Charitable Children's Rhythmic Gymnastics Festival.

She was the head of the National Media Group Community Council between February 2008 and September 2014. In September 2014, when she took on the chairperson position at the media holding Board of Directors. In March 2016, she also became the head of the Sport Express Board of Directors.

On October 11, 2018, Alina Kabaeva successfully defended her Ph.D. thesis at the Lesgaft National State University of Physical Culture, Sport and Health in St. Petersburg on the topic of "The content of the sports and recreational stage of training for preschool children in rhythmic gymnastics."

The Sky Grace international tournament has been held at the Alina Kabaeva’s initiative since 2021. In 2022, the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy opened its doors at the Sirius Federal Territory.

She was awarded the Order of Friendship, the Order of Merit for the Fatherland in the IV degree, as well as the Certificate of Honor of the President of the Russian Federation.

Alina Kabaeva thanked everyone involved in organizing the tournament in Doha
Alina Kabaeva thanked everyone involved in organizing the tournament in Doha
23 November
Alina Kabaeva thanked all gymnasts and coaches after the Sky Grace Cup
The Olympic champion appreciated gymnasts, coaches and choreographers that took part in the international tournament in Doha.
23 November
Alina Kabaeva thanked the organizers of the Golden Autumn Cup tournament in Hungary
Olympic champion and International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association President Alina Kabaeva thanked the organizers of the international tournament in Hungary.
04 November
Alina Kabaeva congratulated all specialists on Coach's Day
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva wished good health, endless energy for creativity, prosperity and all the very best to all coaches.
30 October
Alina Kabaeva thanked all the Sky Grace team gymnasts and coaches after the Ojaq Cup tournament in Baku
Olympic champion and President of the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association Alina Kabaeva thanked all the team gymnasts and coaches after the completion of the international Ojaq Cup tournament in Baku.
06 October
Alina Kabaeva thanked the Sky Grace team gymnasts and coaches after the international tournament in Italy
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked all the gymnasts of the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association, as well as the coaches and choreographers after the VIII International Rhythmic Gymnastics  Club Tournament A.S.D. V.E.R.A. in Morbegno, Italy.
10 September
Good wishes on Knowledge Day from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulates students, parents and teachers on September 1.
01 September
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva addresses preschoolers from the Academy's free early development groups on graduation day
On graduation day, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva addressed little athletes from the Academy free early development groups.
Good wishes on the Russian Federation National Flag Day from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulates everyone on the Russian Federation National Flag Day.
22 August
Alina Kabaeva: "The participation or non-participation of Russian athletes in the Olympic Games should be determined by the Ministry of Sports and the ROC."
Ahead of the Olympic Games, there has been information in online resources that Alina Kabaeva is "actively lobbying for Russian athletes to refuse to participate in the Olympics."
09 July
Congratulations on the Day of Family, love and fidelity from Alina Kabaeva
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva congratulates everyone on the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity.
08 July
Alina Kabaeva’s gratitude to the coaches after the Sky Grace performance at the BRICS Games
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked the coaches, choreographers and all the staff who helped the gymnasts of the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association prepare and perform at the BRICS Games in Kazan.
23 June
Alina Kabaeva, International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association President talks about the BRICS Games
Rhythmic gymnastics competitions at the BRICS Games will begin in Kazan on June 18.
Warm wishes from Alina Kabaeva on Children's Day
Warm wishes from Alina Kabaeva on Children's Day
01 June
Words of gratitude from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva to the organizers, participants, judges and spectators of the international Sky Grace Grand Prix competition.
Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva thanked the organizers, participants, judges and members of the audience  of the international Sky Grace Grand Prix competition in Minsk.
27 May
Alina Kabaeva helps Mariia Borisova ahead of her performance with clubs at the Sky Grace Cup
22.11.2024. At the international Sky Grace Cup tournament, Academy gymnast Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg won gold in the all-around.
Alina Kabaeva supports Karolina Tarasova after unsuccessful clubs routine at the Sky Grace Cup
22.11.2024. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reminded the athlete that the competition is not over and she needs to focus on the next event, the ribbon, and it worked.
Alina Kabaeva helps Ksenia Savinova during the warm-up at the Sky Grace Cup in Qatar
22.11.2024. Before going out on the floor, Academy student Ksenia Savinova was very nervous and made mistakes during the warm-up. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva found the right words that helped the gymnast complete the program without losses and win silver in the ribbon exercise.
A hearty moment with Alina Kabaeva after the end of the first day of the Sky Grace Cup
21.11.2024. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva encourages Academy gymnast Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg and gives the message to her for the second day of the Sky Grace Cup international tournament in Qatar.
A heartwarming meeting of Alina Kabaeva with young athletes from Kazan at the Sky Grace Cup
21.11.2024. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva met children from Kazan that came to support our gymnasts at the Sky Grace Cup international tournament!
21 November
Alina Kabaeva encourages and motivates Karolina Tarasova before the performance at the Sky Grace Cup in Qatar
20.11.2024. Karolina won silver in hoop and ball routines on the first day of the Sky Grace Cup international tournament.
Alina Kabaeva helps Karolina Tarasova to pull herself during floor testing at the Sky Grace Cup in Qatar
20.11.2024. Academy student Karolina Tarasova was very upset after an unsuccessful run-through with the hoop during floor testing at the Sky Grace Cup international tournament in Qatar. The gymnast nevertheless found the strength to pull herself after the talk with Alina Kabaeva.
Alina Kabaeva reassures Karolina Tarasova during testing at the Sky Grace Cup
20.11.2024. Karolina Tarasova from Donetsk has her ribbon torn during floor testing before the start of the Sky Grace Cup international tournament And Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped her.
Alina Kabaeva came to floor testing before the start of the Sky Grace Cup international tournament in Doha
20.11.2024. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva is working with Academy student Kristina Voitenko during floor testing at the Aspire Dome arena.
Excursion in the Aspire Dome arena for Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva
20.11.2024. An excursion was held at the Aspire Dome arena for Alina Kabaeva before the start of the Sky Grace Cup international tournament in Qatar.
How one of signature elements of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva appeared
19.11.2024. Alina Kabaeva tells an interesting story of her signature pivot appearance at a workout with Academy student Karolina Tarasova from Donetsk.
Alina Kabaeva cited the hard labor of cosmonauts as an example at a workout in the Academy
17.11.2024. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva gave the example of the hard work of cosmonauts at the workout with Karolina Tarasova from Donetsk — to motivate the athlete.
An episode of the training session of Alina Kabaeva with Masha Borisova
15.11.2024. The Olympic champion does not only debrief gymnasts’ exercises at assessment training sessions but also helps them with working on their mistakes.
Alina Kabaeva welcomes Honored Coaches of Russia Tatiana Sergaeva, Natalia Tishina, and Elena Abramenkova in the Academy
15.11.2024. During a workout in the Academy, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva greets Honored Coaches of Russia Tatiana Sergaeva, Natalia Tishina, and Elena Abramenkova and group exercise gymnasts from Nizhny Novgorod in the Academy.
15 November