Asem Akhmetzhanova is the director of the Alem International Gymnastics Academy and organizer of the Grand Prix Alem tournament in Astana.She explained why the decision was made to invite the Sky Grace athletes:<blockquote>"As the organizer of this international tournament, I, of course, wanted to see the strongest gymnasts at my competitions first and foremost. I'd like to point out that the gymnasts from the Sky Grace International Association are very attractive competitors and create an atmosphere of excellent, high-quality competition. We invited them to participate with this idea in mind, and we're very pleased that the Sky Grace International Association is participating and showing excellent results. We're enjoying a great competition! Each gymnast is more beautiful than the next, and we enjoy watching everything that happens. It's incredible that our stands are full; spectators come and watch the gymnasts from beginning to end. And that's incredibly rewarding!"</blockquote>She told how the Sky Grace International Association help develop rhythmic gymnastics worldwide:<blockquote>"The Sky Grace International Association has created a very interesting format. I want to say that they not only provide opportunities for their own gymnasts, but also open up opportunities for other countries, for other gymnasts who want to develop and become stronger. I think such ideas can only positively influence the overall growth, popularization, and improvement of rhythmic gymnastics."</blockquote>The Grand Prix Alem tournament is taking place in Astana October 23-25.

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The director of the Alem International Gymnastics Academy and organizer of the Grand Prix Alem tournament in Astana spoke about how the Sky Grace International Association helps develop rhythmic gymnastics worldwide.

"They're very attractive as strong competitors." Astana tournament organizer Asem Akhmetzhanova on the Sky Grace gymnasts

A celebration dedicated to the All-Russian Gymnastics Day was held at Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.The program includes activities with entertainers and a cryoshow.

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The program includes activities with entertainers and a cryoshow.

A celebration dedicated to the All-Russian Gymnastics Day was held at the Academy

Participants in the training camp discussed their plans and training conditions at the Martial Arts Academy.2025 World Judo Championship bronze medalist Eva Ognivova summarized the results of the recent tournament in Peru:<blockquote>"We had the World Championships under 21 in Peru, I think we performed quite successfully, our team took the honorable third place. In principle, we were not far from the gold medal this time, I would say it’s bronze with a golden sheen. All the team members tried very hard; this year we have an awesome team, including the coaching staff. Right now we are preparing for further competitions. It’s already the end of the season, but we are still preparing because we need to be ready at all times."</blockquote>Kristina Konovalova, another World Championship bronze medalist, shared her plans for future competitions and assessed the training conditions at Sirius:<blockquote>"We are having training camps for those under 23. There is a training effort here, they are showing us something new. We are practicing. For this training camp, I plan to improve my technique, maybe learn something new and recover well after the World Championship. I really like it here, compared to other bases. The atmosphere here is good, the hall is very nice, and the best in Russia, and even globally. 12 tatamis are a lot, there is plenty of space, comfortable conditions, accommodation, and food. I really like it here."</blockquote>

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MA Academy

2025 World Judo Championship bronze medalists Eva Ognivova and Kristina Konovalova shared their plans for their upcoming competition preparations.

Participants in the training camp discuss their plans and training conditions at the Martial Arts Academy

Gaini Bekbosynova, Head Judge of the Grand Prix Alem International Tournament, shared what made the Academy's gymnasts stand out:<blockquote>"The tournament is being held at a high level. We are glad that the gymnasts of the Sky Grace came to the Grand Prix Alem and adorned it with their participation. That is, the girls are very bright, charismatic, and dynamic. Young gymnasts, since they are only in the process of learning the technique of mastering the apparatus and the body, they may be less artistic. This component is not so developed with them due to their age categories. Therefore, they try to show lines, extended arms, legs, and elements. The older ones, on the other hand, are already more experienced in terms of handling the apparatus. Therefore, they freely own the body, can express their emotions, their image through conveying the character in their exercises."</blockquote>The expert also praised the opportunities provided to gymnasts from different countries by the Sky Grace International Association:<blockquote>"This is a good opportunity to give a child a chance to show herself once again on the floor, to prove herself. Indeed, this may be an impetus in her athletic career to assert herself. The gymnasts of Kazakhstan also performed at the CIS Games under the auspices of the Sky Grace International Association. And I believe that they gained tremendous experience. If there were no such opportunity, they would not have made it to these competitions, and would not have been able to feel themselves in this very moment, at this arena. Therefore, I believe that this is indeed a very good opportunity for children."</blockquote>The Grand Prix Alem International Tournament is taking place from October 23 to 25 in Astana.

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She shared what made the athletes memorable.

"The Sky Grace gymnasts really stole the show!" Head Judge Gaini Bekbosynova on the Grand Prix Alem competition

The Martial Arts Academy has launched a training camp for athletes under 23 years of age.Trainings are held under the guidance of national judo team coach Vyacheslav Shishkin.

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Athletes under the age of 23 take part in the training.

The Martial Arts Academy has launched a training camp, led by national judo team coach Vyacheslav Shishkin

The All-Russian Gymnastics Day is celebrated on October 25.Gymnastics includes several disciplines, including our favorite sport.&nbsp;Rhythmic gymnastics appeared in 1934 when the Higher School of Artistic Movement was opened in Leningrad. In 1963, the 1st European Cup was held in Budapest, which is considered the first world championship. And in 1984, rhythmic gymnastics was presented for the first time in the Olympic program.Happy holiday to athletes, coaches and choreographers, judges, and fans!

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Happy All-Russian Gymnastics Day!

Ekaterina Esikova is the President of the Technical Committee of the Gymnastics Federation of Kazakhstan.The specialist assessed the training level of the Sky Grace gymnasts:<blockquote>"We are pleased that the Sky Grace gymnasts attended our tournament, because I think it provides a mutual exchange of experience. Your girls, as always, are very talented, they have excellent physical attributes, and they have excellent choreography training."</blockquote>Ekaterina also noted the Sky Grace International Association to the development of rhythmic gymnastics:<blockquote>"One striking example I can give is the CIS countries' participation, where children come from many countries. Well, let's say we, as Kazakhstan's official team, applied as an official team, and we also had representatives from Kazakhstan who were given the opportunity to compete through Sky Grace. I think even this increase in the number of children at official competitions is already a great help, as countries can perform for more than one team, but two or three teams. It's wonderful that Sky Grace provided this opportunity."</blockquote>

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The specialist noted the high level of training of the Heavenly Grace gymnasts.

"They have amazing physical data!" Ekaterina Esikova talks about the gymnasts of Sky Grace

In the finals of the Cup of the Strongest, Milena Shchenyatskaya won a silver medal in the all-around and a bronze medal in the exercise with the ball.The gymnast shared her impressions of the tournament:<blockquote>"The emotions are the nicest. I'm very happy that I was able to put in a solid performance at the Cup of the Strongest final. Finally, the long-awaited medal. I’m happy."</blockquote>Milena talked about the details of staging her favorite ball program:<blockquote>"It's my favorite ball routine. We couldn't choose the music for a long time. For some reason, we couldn't consistently perform, and we had to constantly look for something new. And then Irina&nbsp; Zenovka and I put together this routine, which I've been performing for quite a while now. It's a dance-like exercise. You could say it's feminine, very fluid. You know, I approach the ball more calmly than other events. Clubs, after all, is Spartak's style. I approach it more collectedly. I enjoy everything, but the ball the most."</blockquote>The athlete told why she loves rhythmic gymnastics:<blockquote>"I love rhythmic gymnastics for its elegance, for the fact that we gymnasts have such a strong character and willpower. Rhythmic gymnastics is the most beautiful sport, but also the most difficult. I love gymnastics because it's so versatile."</blockquote>

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In the finals of the Cup of the Strongest, Milena Shchenyatskaya became the silver medalist in the all-around and won a bronze medal in the exercise with the ball among the seniors.

"Finally, the long-awaited medal!" Milena Shchenyatskaya talks about the Cup of the Strongest

Mariia Borisova is the champion of the Cup of the Strongest. In the final of the tournament, she became the first in the all-around, exercises with a ball, hoop and ribbon.The athlete summed up the results of the competition in Moscow:<blockquote>"I think the tournament went well for me. There were, of course, some mistakes in both the all-around and the event finals. But there weren't many. And I did face some new challenges that I haven't fully worked out yet. But we decided that this tournament would be a great opportunity to test them out, so to speak. I'm very happy. My emotions are truly positive right now."</blockquote>Mariia also noted the importance of the support from Olympic champion Alina Kabayeva and spoke about her hoop dance track:<blockquote>"Overall, the routine was inspired by Alexei Yagudin's performance at the Olympics, which was called Winter. And Alina Maratovna suggested such an interesting twist. I generally associate this kind of apparatus work with her. She did it so cheerfully and professionally in her programs. And I'm very glad that I have it in my program, that Alina Maratovna personally choreographed it."</blockquote>The gymnast thanked the mentors and fans for their support:<blockquote>"First and foremost, I'd like to thank Alina Maratovna. I'd also like to thank my coach, Irina Gusarova, Elena Egorova, the choreographer, and the doctors. I also want to thank all the fans. Thank you so much for your support and for cheering me on. I'm really, really pleased, and your support really energizes me. I love you all."</blockquote>

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The gymnast topped the general rating and won gold in the all-around, ball, hoop and ribbon exercises in the finals of the Cup of the Strongest. Her coach is Irina Gusarova and Elena Egorova is the choreographer.

Mariia Borisova summed up the results of the Cup of the strongest final

In the stands at the Cup of the Strongest Cup final, Mariia Borisova was supported by her mother, Olga Vladimirovna.She told about the importance of the tournament in Moscow and the genuine emotions of the parents:<blockquote>"I'm not alone in the stands today. My cousin came to support our Masha. She lives in Moscow and came with her children. Her daughter, also named Masha, is also a rhythmic gymnast. It was very interesting, engaging, and exciting for her to watch the whole process, all the girls' performances, both group and individual. When I walked into the hall today, I saw that the stands were full. I was taking pictures of all the posters the girls had made. It's so touching. They draw them, they bring them here, and give them to Masha. She's very sensitive to them, too, and always treasures them. But the excitement is off the charts, because you realize this is the Cup of the Strongest, specifically for the strongest girls. And here you need complete concentration, you need to pull yourself together. But Mashenka and I managed to chat a little today before her performance. I even said, 'Mashenka, without words, God bless you!' She said, 'Mom, I can really feel it, I can feel your support and the strength you're giving me right now'."</blockquote>Olga noted Masha's progress:<blockquote>"I see her progress. I love that she never gives up. And even if there was a mistake today, she's still fully in her character, fully in her emotions. And she gives such beauty that sometimes tears of joy simply flow."</blockquote>

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Olga Vladimirovna supported her daughter in the stands during the competition in Moscow.

Mariia Borisova's mother speaks about the gymnast's support, parental emotions and progress in the Cup of the Strongest final

Chief judge Zlata Tulubaeva spoke about the competition and the level of the Cup of the Strongest&nbsp;final in a new video:<blockquote>"The strongest gymnasts from our country and Belarus are competing here. Of course, the girls have grown a lot, both professionally and emotionally, in all disciplines, and they've made great technical progress, of course."</blockquote>The specialist also noted the opportunity for gymnasts competing in Moscow under a quota from the Sky Grace International Association to prove themselves:<blockquote>"It's absolutely crucial for any child, for any gymnast, because it means they'll be entering a bigger arena, an international arena, where they can, of course, prove themselves. It's a great chance and a great opportunity for these children."</blockquote>The Cup of the Strongest final was held from October 19 to October 21 in Moscow.

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The specialist noted the opportunity for gymnasts competing in Moscow under a quota from the Sky Grace International Association to prove themselves.

"This is a great chance and a great opportunity for the children." Chief judge Zlata Tulubaeva talks about the participants of the Cup of the Strongest final