The judokas from the Republic of Congo won medals at the 1st African School Games 2025, which were taking place in Algeria from August 1 to 5.Mankala Oilantama Symphora Chance won the bronze medal in the 52 kg category, and Mpiaya Massala Divine came in third in the 57 kg category.In preparation for the competition, the athletes came to Sirius for training sessions organized with the support of the Russian Judo Federation, the international autonomous non-profit organization Africa Centrum, and the Martial Arts Academy.&nbsp;The results are available on the competition <a href="https://www.ijf.org/competition/3091/judoka_athletes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>.&nbsp;

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MA Academy

The athletes were preparing for the competition at the Martial Arts Academy in Sirius.

The judokas from the Republic of Congo won medals at the 1st African School Games 2025

The results of the international Gracia Kupa tournament all-around competition among seniors have become known.Based on the results of four events, Mariia Borisova became the champion, Vladislava Nikolaenko won silver and another Sky Grace International Association gymnast Vladislava Sharonova came in third.<h1>Results</h1><h4>Seniors, all-around</h4><ol><li>Maria Borisova [SKY GRACE] — 116.85</li><li>Vladislava Nikolaenko [SKY GRACE] — 112.75</li><li>Vladislava Sharonova [SKY GRACE] — 110.80</li><li>Viktoria Bespalova [SKY GRACE] — 106.75&nbsp;</li><li>Eva Kononovа [SKY GRACE] — 104.75&nbsp;</li><li>Nadezhda Sergienko [RUS RG Sport] — 77.85</li></ol>

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Competitions

Congratulations to the gymnasts and their coaches!

Results of the international Gracia Kupa tournament among seniors

The results of the all-around international Gracia Kupa competition in Budapest among juniors have been determined.In the category born in 2011, the winner in four events was Ksenia Savinova. Ksenia prepared for the start at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy under the guidance of coach Evgeniya Eliseeva and choreographer Elena Egorova.Another Sky Grace International Association gymnast Elizaveta Geraskina won a silver medal. Her coaches are Evgeniya Eliseeva and Elizaveta Chernova, and her choreographer is Elena Egorova.The third place went to a gymnast from the UKS Irina Warsaw club Magdalena Borovska.Sofia Ilteriakova became the all-around champion among gymnasts born in 2010. Her coaches are Natalia Glemba and Ekaterina Sergeeva.The second place went to another of Sky Grace gymnasts, Karolina Tarasova. Karolina prepared for the start under the guidance of Evgeniya Eliseeva and choreographer Elena Egorova.Ariana Arzumanova, representing the UKS Irina Warsaw club, won bronze.<h1>Results</h1><h4>Juniors born in 2011, all-around</h4><ol><li>Ksenia Savinova [SKY GRACE] — 103.45&nbsp;</li><li>Elizaveta Geraskina [SKY GRACE] — 97.40&nbsp;</li><li>Magdalena Borowska [UKS Irina Warsaw] — 76.55</li></ol><h4>Juniors born in 2011, all-around</h4><ol><li>Sofia Ilteryakova [SKY GRACE] — 104.30&nbsp;</li><li>Karolina Tarasova [SKY GRACE] — 97.70&nbsp;</li><li>Ariana Arzumanova [UKS Irina Warsaw] — 89.00&nbsp;</li><li>Elizaveta Kostenko [UKS Irina Warsaw] — 83.50&nbsp;</li><li>Anastasia Budantseva [UKS Irina Warsaw] — 82.30</li></ol>

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Congratulations to the athletes and their coaches!

Results of the international Gracia Kupa tournament among juniors

Graduates of early development groups Anastasia Dieva and Polina Pakhomova received the opportunity to keep studying at the Academy under the guidance of coach Ekaterina Lots.The specialist told how the selection process took place:<blockquote>"I have two girls studying with me, Nastia Dieva and Polina Pakhomova, born in 2018. They graduated in June and were then invited for the selection. They were reviewed again and have already been selected for training and education at the Academy. The girls had a pretty tough selection to this group. Morphotypical data were evaluated; flexibility, stretching, artistry, emotional qualities, and patience were also considered."</blockquote>She shared what work is currently being done in training with young athletes:<blockquote>"At the moment we are improving general physical background, doing a lot of stretching, completing a variety of preparations for jumps, and learning new and difficult elements. Girls also go to choreographic studies. In October, we are planning a competition where we want to perform and show that time the exercises we have prepared. My emphasis is on legs, clean feet, clean knees and hands. Next we have the back muscles, the cortical muscles go so that the gymnast can prepare and be able to perform the elements in the future. The basic ones go first. We start from from the simplest things and go gradually, slowly to the difficult ones."</blockquote>

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Academy Life

Anastasia Dieva and Polina Pakhomova received the opportunity to keep studying at the Academy under the guidance of the specialist.

Coach Ekaterina Lots told about the selection process of the graduates of early development groups

The Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy held a control training session for the participants of the training camp from India. Coach Pooja Surve also took part in it.The Academy specialists Olesya Kovaleva and Zlata Tulubaeva helped the gymnasts fix the mistakes in their exercises.

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The coaches Olesya Kovaleva and Zlata Tulubaeva helped the gymnasts.

The Academy held a control training session for the gymnasts from India

On August 30 and 31, the Hungarian capital will host the Gracia Kupa International tournament, where gymnasts from the Sky Grace International Association will perform.Sky Grace will be represented in the individual program by Mariia Borisova, Ksenia Savinova, Karolina Tarasova, Eva Kononova, Elizaveta Geraskina, as well as Kira Yablochnikova, Sofia Ilteriakova, Vladislava Sharonova, Viktoria Bespalova and Vladislava Nikolaenko.The Academy team consisting of Nelli Reutskaya, Alina Proshchalykina, Nikole Andronchik, Anna Gryaznova, Kira Pryn and Polina Zakharova will perform in group exercises.

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Sky Grace will be represented in the individual program by Mariia Borisova, Ksenia Savinova, Karolina Tarasova, Eva Kononova, Elizaveta Geraskina, as well as other gymnasts from the Russian national team.

Sky Grace International Association gymnasts will perform at the international Gracia Kupa tournament in Budapest

The gymnasts from India shared their impressions of the training camp at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.Kimaya Karle talked about the goals she wants to achieve during training in Sirius:<blockquote>"The biggest thing that motivated me to come was the very high standards set by not only Alina Kabaeva, but also by all the Russian gymnasts on the world stage. So, my first impressions of this Academy is that they’ve always prioritized the athlete, it has everything that the gymnast needs under one roof. I really hope to achieve a lot of things in rhythmic gymnastics by observing here the other gymnasts, by learning from the coaches’ techniques. I want to become the best version of myself in the period that we are here, so that I can really explore my best potential."</blockquote>Arya Nitesh Kadam explains why she enjoys working with Russian coaches:<blockquote>"My experience with the Russian coaches is very amazing. They focus on every small details. For example the ballet teacher teaches us ballet and how to apply that in our routines. And different elements. Things I have learned so far is how to present my body on the carpet and how to work with my body. As every gymnast’s body is different and the technique therefore applies different. So I learn how to work with my body properly and how to balance everything."</blockquote>Avani Nitesh Kadam noted the peculiarities of training at Sirius and the Academy's specialists:<blockquote>"Here almost the whole day we are training and we have the chance to improve a lot. The Russian coaches have their techniques, which are new to me, and I have learned how to perform gracefully and will remember here. I hope to learn new things and get results for India international competitions."</blockquote>In Sirius, Avani and Arya Nitesh Kadam are preparing for the Asian Youth Games, and Kimaya Karle is preparing for the World Cup. Coach and referee Pooja Surve came to the training camp with them.

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Opinion

In Sirius, Avani and Arya Nitesh Kadam are preparing for the Asian Youth Games, and Kimaya Karle is preparing for the World Cup.

"I want to become the best version of myself and unlock my potential." Gymnasts from India share their impressions of training camp at the Academy

Ahead of Knowledge Day, the Rossiya 1 TV channel will broadcast the Alina-2025, international children's charity rhythmic gymnastics festival.&nbsp;On August 31 at 11:45 Moscow time (GMT+3) watch the TV version of the celebration dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

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The Alina Festival

The broadcast will take place on August 31 at 11:45 Moscow time.

The Rossiya 1 TV channel will broadcast the Alina-2025 festival ahead of Knowledge Day

Academy of Martial Arts will host a festive event in honor of Knowledge Day on September 1.&nbsp;The program includes a dance flash mob, entertaining games, quizzes, jewelry and badge making master classes. &nbsp; And those who like, can paint their own faces.&nbsp;All activities start at 10:30 am.&nbsp;

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Academy of Martial Arts will host a festive event in honor of Knowledge Day on September 1

Today we are looking into the rotation that is named after European Champion Zarina Gizikova.&nbsp;<blockquote>15.&nbsp;Gizikova balance (GZ) — front split with assistance, transferring the free leg back into the balance of the back split with or without the help of the hand on the half-toe.</blockquote>The element is the transfer of the leg from the front split with help to the back split. It is performed on relevé.The basic rotation is 360°, and its value is 0.70 points. By the way, this rotation can be used in combined difficulties.<div data-component="video" data-props="{&quot;materialId&quot;:6304,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Выдержка из правил. Вращение Гизиковой&quot;,&quot;externalCdnLink&quot;:null,&quot;video&quot;:{&quot;subDir&quot;:&quot;ee6/3fc&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;ee63fcae29ff743011dee4.mp4&quot;}}"></div>In the video — Alina Rechkina from Belarus.And you can read the full rules on our website:<a href="https://skygrace.ru/en/clubs-association" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">International Sky Grace Association rules.</a>

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Rulebook Excerpts

We continue to study the Sky Grace International Association rules.

"Rulebook excerpts". Gizikova rotation (GZ)

Zohra Agamirova is a participant of the Olympic Games in Tokyo and Paris. Two-time silver medalist of the XXX Summer Universiade. Bronze medalist of the European Championship. Participant of the international Sky Grace Cup 2024 tournament.&nbsp;What helps her get her energy up? And how does she cope with failure? Some advice from Zohra - in new cards:<figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/73a/c62/73ac62df9283265b37b6f8152f81b081.png"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/797/703/7977031dce2df7eea154a0aa210f528a.png"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/82f/6ad/82f6ad2ebc3b58dfd1b8515fab3d7bcf.png"></figure>

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Small steps to big victories

We have put together advice from the bronze medalist of the European Championship Zohra Agamirova in these cards.