Alina Kabaeva expresses gratitude to the organizers, participants and spectators of the Sky Grace-2023 tournament

«The third international Sky Grace-2023 tournament has ended. For the first time it was held away from home, but among our friends at the People's Republic of China. Thanks to the close and fruitful cooperation of Russian and Chinese colleagues, we succeeded!

Thanks to the Chinese organizers who worked so hard to ensure that this rhythmic gymnastics festival at the Olympic Arena of Beijing University of Technology was held at the highest level. Thanks to our partners - Kunlun Red Star HC. Many thanks to the volunteers - without your help it would have been much more difficult for us. 

Thank you to the Russian professionals who did everything to ensure that the best gymnasts in the world performed on one floor and at the end the audience saw an incredible gala show that will remain in our hearts for a long time! I am also very grateful to the commentators who, all three days, spoke so fully and interestingly about everything that was happening on the floor. 

Additionally,  I would like to express my gratitude to the staff of the Russian Embassy in China, who helped us gather all the professionals, athletes, coaches and judges in Beijing!

This year, gymnasts from 19 countries came to our competitions in Beijing! Thanks to all the athletes and coaches who invested their efforts in preparing the performances with five objects according to the rules of the Sky Grace International Association of Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs. 

I would especially like to thank Irina Viner and Irina Leparskaya, who brought the Russian and Belarusian national teams to our competitions, the strongest gymnasts with very spectacular programs!

I am also very grateful to the judges who gave scores according to the new rules and did everything to ensure that the battle on the floor was fair!

The Sky Grace tournament took place far from home, but despite this, we did not feel lonely. Thanks to all the guests who visited our competitions and gave us their time and attention! 

Special thanks to the Chinese spectators for their powerful, sincere support! Thank you for coming to the stands throughout all of the three days and creating the atmosphere of a real holiday! 

And thanks to those who watched the live broadcast of our competitions and followed the performances and results on the screens. We are very glad that our tournament was interesting to so many people.

We value your participation and warmth very much! Thank you!»

— Alina Kabaeva