Sports journalist Dmitry Guberniev shared his impressions of the international Evgeniya Cup tournament which was held in Omsk from May 27 to June 1.
"For me, everything connected with rhythmic gymnastics is sacred, and I want to say that my long-term devotion to the Alina festivals, my friendship with Sky Grace, and of course, with the Evgeniya Cup. For me, you know, as a person who values sports education, this is sacred. Because I see the glowing eyes of very young students of this wonderful sport, experienced athletes, the continuity of generations. It is important that Sky Grace, everything that Alina Kabaeva and the wonderful coaches do, all this goes in unison with the movement that Evgeniya Kanaeva creates and does here in Omsk," she Dmitry said.
In addition, he noted the organizational skills of two-time Olympic champion Evgeniya Kanaeva.
"Zhenya is a great girl, her organizational skills are phenomenal, the tournament is aired on Match TV, the best gymnasts of the planet are gathered, and for me it is an honor and a great responsibility to welcome the best of the best," he said.
The sports commentator also assessed the progress made by Academy gymnast Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg after moving to Sirius.
"These are the luxurious dimples of Russian sports, mastery. How Masha Borisova improved in Sky Grace, how she appeared, you know, this confidence. The work of the Sky Grace coaches, the whole approach, allows us to expect that others will follow Masha Borisova, she is like a guiding star here. Therefore, I am very glad that it is the Sky Grace students, led by Borisova, who are taking the lead not only in Russian, but also in world rhythmic gymnastics," she said.