On June 28, Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz will compete for medals in the finals with hoop and ball in the junior program at the Tbilisi Cup.According to the tournament rules, one gymnast from each country qualified for the finals of each event.In the all-around, Alesya won a gold medal. Her coaches are Alina and Irina Gusarova, and her choreographer is Ekaterina Belova.Alesya is part of the Russian National team’s main roster. The gymnast lives and trains at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.

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Competitions

According to the tournament rules, one gymnast from each country qualified for the finals of each event.


Alesya Naifonova will compete for medals in the finals with hoop and ball in the junior program at the Tbilisi Cup

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Milan World Cup silver medalist Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region and her coach Elizaveta Chernova summed up the results of the competition.Arina shared her impressions of the tournament:<blockquote>"It was a really big tournament. The support was simply incredible. Thank you all so much for your support. Everyone who will be competing in the next event has arrived. The competition was fierce. The ribbon probably turned out best. But there are some mistakes, and I'll work on them and keep working on them."</blockquote>The gymnast told how she coped with the conditions in the hall and how the advice of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped her:<blockquote>"Was it difficult with the ribbon? Yes, a little hard because it was humid and hot, but I tried to manage with it. Did I take Alina Maratovna's advice? Yes, of course. Baby powder and an iron. Thanks to her for the hints!"</blockquote>Her coach Elizaveta Markovna revealed the details of her training:<blockquote>"We prepared in Novogorsk. Alina Maratovna was always in touch with us. She supported us, believed in us, and corrected us. We worked on two practices. We worked on the artistry and the execution. We added some things, rearranged the routines to make them more comfortable. We worked the ribbon much harder. I said, 'Well, just love it already!' We still made it as convenient as possible for Arina, we sorted everything out, and prepared. I can say that she also did well in the auditions. And here we managed to perform well with it twice. I hope this will be a good omen for us, so to speak."</blockquote>The specialist also thanked the audience for their support:<blockquote>"The support was especially noticeable in the finals. The stands were completely full today, the hall was buzzing. Everyone was cheering. People threw toys and posters to Arisha and the girls. So the Italian support was simply incredible. We really enjoyed it. The atmosphere was great, and you could really feel the fierce competition among gymnasts from all over the world. So, it was a great performance, and it was important to cope even in such challenging conditions, it was humid and hot, but we did well with the ribbon."</blockquote>Arina is a Russian champion. She is a member of the Russian National team’s main roster and lives and trains at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy. Arina is also coached by Olga Minigalina.

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Opinion

The gymnast became the silver medalist of the tournament in the ribbon final.

Arina Kovshova and her coach Elizaveta Chernova summed up the results of the World Cup in Milan

The Russian team won the 2026 World Cup group events in the hoops and clubs event.The cup was presented to the Russian delegation in Milan.

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The cup was presented to the Russian delegation in Milan.

The Russian team won the 2026 World Cup group events in the hoops and clubs event

We would like to thank the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet teachers Natalia Permyakova and Sergey Orekhov, who worked with our athletes!Thank you for your professionalism, inspiration, and attention to every detail. Your contribution helps the athletes become even stronger and more confident on the floor.Natalia Permyakova and Sergey Orekhov worked with gymnasts from Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy at training camps in Kislovodsk and Novogorsk.<figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/c1d/15e/c1d15eff8ba73f5bd77f2e9e1e6cfa6b.jpg"></figure>

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Natalia Permyakova and Sergey Orekhov worked with gymnasts from Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy at training camps in Kislovodsk and Novogorsk.

Gratitude to the Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet teachers

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Nikolay Tsiskaridze, People's Artist of Russia and Vaganova Academy Dean, for recommending the teachers who worked with our gymnasts!We value our long-standing partnership. Your support, love of art, and expert insight are invaluable! Thanks to your participation, our athletes have the opportunity to learn the best traditions of classical ballet and perfect their technique.Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy gymnasts' choreography lessons were taught by Natalia Permyakova and Sergey Orekhov.<figure class="image"><img src="https://skygrace.ru/static/files/images/editor/27b/1d6/27b1d69ff6d9384ae0752f2df93c9c73.jpg"></figure>

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Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy gymnasts' choreography lessons were taught by Natalia Permyakova and Sergey Orekhov.

Gratitude to Nikolay Tsiskaridze, People's Artist of Russia and Vaganova Academy Dean

Arina Kovshova won a silver medal at the World Cup in Milan.The gymnast from the Novosibirsk Region took second in the ribbon routine. Arina trains under the guidance of Elizaveta Chernova, Olga Minigalina, and choreographer Ekaterina Belova.Stiliana Nikolova from Bulgaria won gold, and Takhmina Ikromova from Uzbekistan won bronze.Arina is a Russian champion. She is a member of the Russian National team’s main roster and lives and trains at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.

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The gymnast from the Novosibirsk Region took second in the ribbon routine.

Arina Kovshova won the silver medal at the World Cup in Milan

Russian gymnasts reached the the event finals at the World Cup in Milan.European Championship medalist Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg will compete with the ball and ribbon, while Russian champion Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region will compete for medals in the clubs and ribbon events.In the individual all-around, Mariia Borisova placed 9th with 110.550 points, while Arina Kovshova placed 14th (108.350 points).Daria Varfolomeyev from Germany won the all-around with 119.400 points. Sofia Raffaeli from Italy placed second with 113.050 points. Italy's Tara Dragash placed third with 112.700 points.Masha and Arina are members of the National team's main roster and live and train at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.

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Mariia will perform with a ball and a ribbon, Arina with clubs and a ribbon.

Mariia Borisova and Arina Kovshova reached the event finals at the World Cup in Milan

Fans shared their emotions from the World Cup stage in Milan.Valeria Zhivova and her daughter came from St. Petersburg to support our gymnasts at the World Cup stage in Milan. She told me what emotions she feels from the competition:<blockquote>"We are from St. Petersburg, we came to support our Russian national team. We went to take a rest and specially came here. Certainly, I would like to see more stability. The girls are great nevertheless! And I am confident that tomorrow they will certainly brace themselves and we will see the best exercises in the finals. The most important is to stay calm. They can do everything, they are pretty well aware of that. They are so smart! They just need to cope with the nerves."</blockquote>Young fan Anastasia came from Bulgaria with her father Stoyan to watch performances of gymnasts. She shared that she collects autographs of athletes:<blockquote>"I got like a shirt and I got some signatures of some other gymnasts at the competition. And I also was in the same hotel for a day, so I also got some signatures there."</blockquote>She also conveyed her wishes to the Russian gymnasts:<blockquote>"I think you do very well. And just keep working hard and you will accomplish all your goals."</blockquote>

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Valeria Zhivova and her daughter came from St. Petersburg and young fan Anastasia came from Bulgaria with her father Stoyan.

Fans shared their emotions from the World Cup stage in Milan

Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva extends warm wishes you on Family, Love, and Loyalty Day:"Dear friends!I sincerely congratulate you on this wonderful holiday, which reminds us of the most important values ​​in every person's life.Family is a source of strength, inspiration, and confidence. The brightest and most joyful moments become even more precious when shared with loved ones.May every home be filled with comfort, warmth, and love.Happy Holiday!”

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Alina Kabaeva

Olympic champion and President of the Sky Grace International Association Alina Kabaeva extends warm wishes you on Family, Love, and Loyalty Day.

Good wishes on the Day of Family, Love and Loyalty from Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva

Academy coach Elizaveta Zorkina shared what gymnasts from the free early development groups at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy learned over the past academic year:<blockquote>"The girls grew up, and we started doing more challenging exercises with them, new exercises for general physical training, and coordination skills. We learned a new exercise without an apparatus. They already performed with it at the mAlinka competition. They've probably gotten stronger in everything because they've started paying more attention to everything."</blockquote>She explained why she loves working with little children:<blockquote>"I really love working with the little ones, teaching them something, seeing their progress, those sparkling eyes, and instilling a love of gymnastics in them. I really love working with the little ones; they're my favorites. I'm quite patient, so I can teach them everything without getting tired. I understand that I can explain things in a way that the kids understand and can complete the tasks I tell them. They like it when I come up with something new."</blockquote>She also shared the plans after the summer holidays:<blockquote>"We'll work on stretching, I think. We'll also continue working on speed-strength training and coordination. We've already worked with this subject, but now we'll be creating exercises for it."</blockquote>

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The specialist shared what gymnasts from the free early development groups at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy learned over the past academic year.


"I really love working with little children, they're my favorite!" Academy coach Elizaveta Zorkina talks about the results of the school year for preschoolers