The gymnast from Qatar told about the experience of participating in the Games of Countries in the Academy

Mahreen Macksood, the participant in the Games of Countries international contest, shared her impressions of performing at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy. 

The gymnast said that such competitions add motivation for her to practice the favorite kind of sport.

"The Academy is very beautiful and it motivates me so much to do more training. And there are lots of other kids from other countries. I see their elements and I memorize it, and I try to do it in my exercise practice. I wish we had this type of facility in our country and I wish I could do better."

The Qatari athlete also named her most favorite Russian gymnast. 

"I like gymnastics because it is so graceful. I’m in love with flexibility, the gracefulness and the rhythm and the music and the artistry in rhythmic gymnastics. My favorite rhythmic gymnast is Dina Averina."

The Games of Countries international tournament is being held at the Academy from October 19 to 22.