The students of the Martial Arts Academy became the audience of the group stage of the international tournament Battle of Cities. Preschoolers and their parents came to watch professional judokas' fights.

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MA Academy

Professional judokas are competing in the group stage of the international tournament Battle of the Cities in Sirius.

The group stage of the international tournament Battle of the Cities is taking place in Sirius

Sports commentator Dmitry Guberniev shared his impressions after completing work on the televised version of the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 gala show.&nbsp; Dmitry talked about how he felt about participating in the creative process:<blockquote>"For me, it's joy and happiness. It's a true celebration, combined with my wonderful work, because being a part of Sky Grace and, of course, observing the magnificence of this moment, you understand what we live for? To see the happy eyes of our children! And every time, in this atmosphere of fair competition, with these amazingly complex rules, I see truly happy champions. I see those who participate in the tournament, who strive to succeed. And most importantly, we see those who are just taking their first steps, who will undoubtedly become true stars of world rhythmic gymnastics."</blockquote>The commentator also emphasized the international significance of the project:<blockquote>"What Sky Grace is doing is an absolutely amazing and unique story. You understand how beautiful sport and art are. And after all, it's for the sake of peace and friendship on earth, this unity. And it's wonderful that we, the Russians, are the driving forces of gymnastics' progress."</blockquote>Dmitry added:&nbsp;<blockquote>"This truly is a great sport, a great art. This symbiosis is truly captivating to TV viewers. And for me, it's also a wonderful New Year's mood, so I wish everyone the very best of wishes. Peace, happiness, health, and love!"</blockquote>

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Sky Grace

The sports commentator appreciated the importance of these competitions and shared his impressions of participating in the creative process.

"Sky Grace' is an amazing and unique story," Dmitry Guberniev talks about the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 gala show

New Year is a chance to discover new talents!Academy students regularly share their interests and hobbies outside of sports.On January 2, we invite you to try one of the activities of Academy residents, such as <a href="https://skygrace.ru/en/video/akademiki-podayut-primer/akademiki-podayut-primer-vypusk-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">reading fiction</a>, <a href="https://skygrace.ru/en/video/akademiki-podayut-primer/akademiki-podayut-primer-mariya-borisova-o-lyubimyh-mestah-v-sankt-peterburge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">studying the history of your hometown</a>, <a href="https://skygrace.ru/en/video/akademiki-podayut-primer/akademiki-podayut-primer-aleksandra-borisova-o-vyazanii-igrushek" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">learning to knit</a>, or <a href="https://skygrace.ru/en/video/akademiki-podayut-primer/akademiki-podayut-primer-diana-sobyanina-o-risovanii-i-3d-pazlah" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">doing 3D puzzles</a>.All of this sections’ episodes can be found <a href="https://skygrace.ru/en/video/akademiki-podayut-primer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/bc2/9b7/bc29b76a833f1331217dff8b0fb94ac9.jpg"></figure>

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Academy Life

New Year is a chance to discover new talents!

Marathon of activities: January 2

What to do during the New Year holidays? We've prepared a marathon of activities with a task for each day.Today, we invite you to watch broadcasts of the Alina Rhythmic Gymnastics Festival, which has been held since 2009.Check them out <a href="https://skygrace.ru/en/video/festival-alina-razdel" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/fd1/436/fd143627fabf1be32242263a09d3c095.jpg"></figure>

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What to do during the New Year holidays? We've prepared a marathon of activities with a task for each day.

Marathon of activities: January 1

<blockquote>"Dear friends, I wish you a Happy New Year!&nbsp;The past year has given us many exciting competitions, significant victories, and unforgettable emotions. It has been a time of professional growth and significant achievement.&nbsp; &nbsp;May the new 2026 be no less eventful and successful, energizing us to go forth. May it open up new opportunities and help see to fruition the boldest of plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;I sincerely wish you good health and prosperity. May your homes be filled with warmth, harmony, and joy, and may you always have reliable people by your side. &nbsp;Happy New Year!"</blockquote>

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Alina Kabaeva

Olympic champion, President of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva wishes everyone a Happy New Year.

Happy New Year greetings from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva

Sports commentator Dmitry Guberniev worked at Ostankino television center to produce the televised version of the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 gala show, which took place in Beijing this November. Viewers will be able to watch this recording on the Rossiya 1 television channel at 11:50&nbsp;AM Moscow time (GMT+3).

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The gala concert will air on the Rossiya 1 television channel on January 11 at 11:50 AM Moscow time (GMT+3).


Dmitry Guberniev voiced-over the televised version of the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 gala show

Asel Arapova from Kyrgyzstan recently visited the Academy with her coach, Natalia Belugina. The gymnast told what she was working on during training:<blockquote>"We changed the dance steps in the ball a little, added more dynamics and movement. I really enjoy training here. It's pure pleasure! The atmosphere is also very creative; it's a lot of fun in the gym."</blockquote>Asel summed up the results of the 2025. She told us which competitions she remembered the most and how she felt performing at them:<blockquote>"In the spring, I went to an international competition in Uzbekistan. I took fourth place in the ribbon. A good result. Then I went to the Asian Championships in Singapore. There, I also took fourth place with the ribbon, and my team with the girls took fourth place. Then we went to Bulgaria for the Junior World Championships. It's probably the biggest competition this year. I performed well there, respectably, with the hoop and ribbon. In the summer, we started putting together new routines, worked on them, and then we went to Japan for the World Club Championships. I took second place overall. I'm very happy about that. I went out thinking I'd have one attempt and then no more. I was focused and trying to do it cleanly. Well, I did it well enough for me. Then we went to China for the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 and I also performed quite well there."</blockquote>The athlete also shared what she has learned this year:<blockquote>"A ring leap with two legs, a backhand turn on an uphill slope. Those are new elements. I learned to do the double ring with Natalia Vladimirovna. At first, I did the jump with her support, then I slowly tried to do it myself, carefully, through the insteps. The turn isn't that difficult; you just need to maintain balance and stand more on your big toe."</blockquote>Choreographer Natalia Belugina, Asel's coach, took part in the productions of new programs for the Academy's students.

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Opinion

The gymnast recently visited the Academy with her coach, Natalia Belugina. 

Asel Arapova from Kyrgyzstan talks about the results of 2025

Due to the emerging cases of mailings sent on behalf of the Alina Kabaeva Charitable Foundation representatives, we’d like to state that the foundation does not send letters and does not practice any fundraising.&nbsp;These letters are sent by scammers and have nothing to do with the foundation, the Olympic champion, the Academy, or the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics&nbsp;Association.&nbsp;Please exercise caution.

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Due to the emerging cases of mailings sent on behalf of the Alina Kabaeva Charitable Foundation representatives, we’d like to state that the foundation does not send letters and does not practice any fundraising.

Important information!

Sports news web site Championat <a href="https://www.championat.com/other/article-6293384-intervyu-s-gimnastkoj-hudozhnicej-mariej-borisovoj-chto-ona-dumaet-pro-lalu-kramarenko-i-vozvraschenie-na-mezhdunarodnye-starty.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">released</a> an interview with Masha Borisova from St. Petersburg.Our gymnast spoke about the results of the Russian Cup in Kazan, the competition, and her plans for the future.The Russian Cup was held in Kazan on December 5 and 6.

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The gymnast spoke about the results of the Russian Cup in Kazan, the competition, and her plans for the future.

Sports news web site Championat released an interview with Masha Borisova from St. Petersburg

The Battle of the Cities tournament has wrapped up at the Martial Arts Academy.The judokas from the Shchyolkovo team won the super final. Second place went to athletes from Nalchik, and third to those from Nazran.The competition was taking place at the Martial Arts Academy from December 6-19. Judokas from various Russian regions, as well as from Cuba, France, South Korea, Brazil, Mongolia, Slovenia, Greece, and the United States, participated in it.&nbsp;

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The judokas from the Shchyolkovo team won the super final. 

The Battle of the Cities tournament has wrapped up at the Martial Arts Academy

The Academy gymnasts and participants in the group exercise team selection went home for the New Year holidays.In January, the athletes will resume training sessions and preparations for the new season.

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The athletes will return to workouts in January.