The International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association would like to thank the organizers and spectators of the International Rhythmic Interclub competition for the warm welcome!&nbsp;At the tournament in Mexico, our gymnasts gained invaluable competitive experience.Competitions like these strengthen the connection between the athletes, coaches and fans from different countries, contributing to the development of rhythmic gymnastics.&nbsp;Thank you for your hospitality! Until we meet again!

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Competitions

At the tournament in Mexico, our gymnasts gained invaluable competitive experience.

Thanks to the organizers and the audience of the International Rhythmic Interclub competition in Mexico

The Russian Gymnastics Federation has published the results of two stages of the Cup of the Strongest Cup that took place in Moscow and Sirius.In the individual junior standings, four Academy gymnasts are in the Top-15: Karolina Tarasova is in third place, Yana Zaikina is in sixth, Ksenia Savinova is in ninth-tenth, and Karolina Pakhtusova is 14th. And Ksenia Saliy, who is competing under the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association quota is in 13th place.&nbsp;Among seniors, the first place is taken by Academy gymnast Mariia Borisova. Milana Fedulkina, representing the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association is in 15th place.In the junior group gymnasts ranking, the Academy gymnasts are in top spot. Group gymnasts of the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association from Krasnodar Region are in fourth place, the Republic of Tatarstan team is 11th; Novosibirsk Region team is 12th, and Volgograd Region is in 14-15th.Among senior group girls, the Krasnodar Region team ranks second to fourth, Krasnoyarsk Region ranks 10th to 12th, Volgograd Region ranks 13th, and Ryazan Region ranks 14th. All group team gymnasts compete as part of the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association team.&nbsp;The full results can be found on the official Russian Gymnastics Federation <a href="https://sportgymrus.ru/news/9991-po-itogam-ii-ehtapa-mezhdunarodnyh-sorevnovanij-po-hudozhestvennoj-gimnastike-alfa-bank-kubok-silnejshih-sformirovan-promezhutochnyj-rejting-pretendentov-na-vyhod-v-final.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>.

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The first stage took place in Moscow, and the second in Sirius.

The Russian Gymnastics Federation has published the results of two stages of the Cup of the Strongest Cup

The International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association gymnast Yana Zaikina shared her impressions from International Rhythmic Interclub tournament:<blockquote>"I performed for myself, to show a good result. The hoop, ball, clubs turned out well for me, without losses. But I lost the ribbon."</blockquote>The athlete also spoke about the words of Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva before leaving for Mexico:<blockquote>"Alina Kabaeva told us to perform beautifully, to show real rhythmic gymnastics. I want to say a big thank you to all the staff at the Academy, our coaches, Evgeniya Eliseeva, Elizaveta Chernova for preparing us, and after the Cup of the Strongest they came with us to Mexico. Of course, a big thank you to Alina Kabaeva for constantly supporting us, having some parting words for us so that we can move forward."</blockquote>At the tournament, the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association athlete Yana Zaikina won two gold and three silver medals. Her coaches are Elizaveta Chernova and Evgenyia Eliseeva, and choreographer is Elena Egorova.

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Opinion

At the tournament, the International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association athlete won two gold and three silver medals.

Yana Zaikina shared her impressions from International Rhythmic Interclub tournament in Mexico

After the awards ceremony, Karolina Tarasova told how the International Rhythmic Interclub — 2025 tournament went for her:<blockquote>"The performances were successful for me. I really enjoyed performing here. The audience was very supportive, they clapped and shouted. I performed well, but in the ball I risked doing three somersaults, but I dropped them. I will work, practice. We all prepared very hard, trained. And after the Cup of the Strongest, we went straight to Mexico. The flight went well, it was long, but we managed."</blockquote>The gymnast also thanked Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and the Academy team for helping her prepare:<blockquote>"I want to thank Alina Kabaeva, Evgeniya Eliseeva, Olga Minigalina, Elena Egorova, Elizaveta Chernova, all-all-all of the coaches, the Academy staff, everyone who helped us. I love and respect you very much!"</blockquote>The International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association gymnast Karolina Tarasova won three gold medals, a silver and a bronze. Her coach is Evgeniya Eliseeva, and choreographer is Elena Egorova.

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The International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association gymnast won three gold medals, a silver and a bronze.

"I want to thank everyone who helped us!" Karolina Tarasova talks about her performance at the International Rhythmic Interclub in Mexico

The organizers of the International Rhythmic Interclub tournament told us more about the competitions in Mexico. &nbsp;Monica Ortega Rosado shared that gymnasts of different levels participate in the tournament:<blockquote>"This is the twelfth Interclub International competition. This year we have over 850 girls involved in rhythmic gymnastics, from beginners to high-level athletes participating in the club's competition program."</blockquote>Her sister Heidi Ortega Rosado noted the importance of participating in the competitions of gymnasts of the Sky Grace International Clubs Association Karolina Tarasova and Yana Zaikina:<blockquote>"It is well known that in Russia the level is very high, and especially at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy. Our goal has always been to promote, spread and develop the sport in our state and in our country. It is a great pleasure to have you here with us. Yesterday I had the opportunity to see your girls at the opening ceremony — together with their team, coaches and the judge who accompanied them. The level they show is really impressive. The school, the base they have. The girls are very beautiful. I think that their presence, this delegation, the Academy, which is with us now, will undoubtedly open doors for us —&nbsp;as a country, as a club - so that in the future, representatives of other countries can come to us and so that we can invite them again."</blockquote>The two sisters are the founders of one of the oldest schools of rhythmic gymnastics in Merida.

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The organizers of the International Rhythmic Interclub tournament, Heidi and Monica Ortega Rosado, spoke about the competition and noted the importance of the participation of athletes Karolina Tarasova and Yana Zaikina.

"We are very pleased that you are here". The organizers of the tournament in Mexico — about the participation of the Sky Grace International Clubs Association gymnasts

The International Rhythmic Interclub competition has ended in Mexico.The first and second places in the all-around of the first category of group A were taken by gymnasts of the Sky Grace International Clubs Association — Yana Zaikina and Karolina Tarasova. Maria Fernanda Ortega Sanchez from Mexico became the third.&nbsp;Karolina Tarasova became the winner in the hoop. Silver was won by Yana Zaikina, and bronze by Maria Fernanda Ortega Sanchez.&nbsp;Yana Zaikina won with the ball. Maria Fernanda Ortega Sanchez became the second, and Karolina Tarasova became the third.&nbsp;Karolina Tarasova won gold in clubs. The silver medal was won by Yana Zaikina, and the bronze medal was won by Mexican Alexa Sofia Hernandez Baeza.Karolina Tarasova also became the champion in the ribbon. The second place was taken by Yana Zaikina, the third by Maria Fernanda Ortega Sanchez.<h1>Results</h1><h4>First category, Group A, all-around</h4><ol><li>Yana Zaikina [SKY GRACE] — 102.50</li><li>Karolina Tarasova [SKY GRACE] — 100.95</li><li>Maria Fernanda Ortega Sanchez [Euritmia] — 92.65</li><li>Alexa Sofia Hernandez Baeza [INPODE, Mexico] -88.50</li><li>Elisa Valentina Novelo Evia [Heymo] — 82.45</li><li>Heidi Fernanda Ciao Reyes [Navarro] — 76.55</li><li>Monica Alejandra Orozco Rubio [Navarro] — 75.40</li></ol><h4>First category, Group A, hoop</h4><ol><li>Karolina Tarasova [SKY GRACE] — 25.95&nbsp;</li><li>Yana Zaikina [SKY GRACE] — 25.35</li><li>Maria Fernanda Ortega Sanchez [Euritmia] — 23.95</li><li>Elisa Valentina Novelo Evia [Heymo] — 21.55&nbsp;</li><li>Alexa Sofia Hernandez Baeza [INPODE, Mexico] — 21.10&nbsp;</li><li>Heidi Fernanda Ciao Reyes [Navarro] — 20.05</li><li>Monica Alejandra Orozco Rubio [Navarro] — 18.35&nbsp;</li></ol><h4>First category, Group A, ball</h4><ol><li>Yana Zaikina [SKY GRACE] — 26.85&nbsp;</li><li>Maria Fernanda Ortega Sanchez [Euritmia] — 23.30</li><li>Karolina Tarasova [SKY GRACE] — 22.65</li><li>Alexa Sofia Hernandez Baeza [INPODE, Mexico] — 22.35</li><li>Elisa Valentina Novelo Evia [Heymo] — 19.55&nbsp;</li><li>Monica Alejandra Orozco Rubio [Navarro] — 18.35&nbsp;</li><li>Heidi Fernanda Ciao Reyes [Navarro] — 17.00</li></ol><h4>First category, Group A, clubs&nbsp;</h4><ol><li>Karolina Tarasova [SKY GRACE] — 26.20&nbsp;</li><li>Yana Zaikina [SKY GRACE] — 25.50&nbsp;</li><li>Alexa Sofia Hernandez Baeza [INPODE, Mexico] — 24.35</li><li>Maria Fernanda Ortega Sanchez [Euritmia] — 22.35</li><li>Elisa Valentina Novelo Evia [Heymo] — 20.55</li><li>Heidi Fernanda Ciao Reyes [Navarro] — 20.20&nbsp;</li><li>Monica Alejandra Orozco Rubio [Navarro] — 19.45&nbsp;</li></ol><h4>First category, group A, ribbon&nbsp;</h4><ol><li>Karolina Tarasova [SKY GRACE] — 26.15&nbsp;</li><li>Yana Zaikina [SKY GRACE] — 24.80</li><li>Maria Fernanda Ortega Sanchez [Euritmia] — 23.05</li><li>Elisa Valentina Novelo Evia [Heymo] — 20.80&nbsp;</li><li>Alexa Sofia Hernandez Baeza [INPODE, Mexico] — 20.70&nbsp;</li><li>Heidi Fernanda Ciao Reyes [Navarro] — 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;</li><li>Monica Alejandra Orozco Rubio [Navarro] — 18.85</li></ol>

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The tournament was held in Merida from June 21 to 22.

Results of the International Rhythmic Interclub competition in Mexico

International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association gymnasts won five gold medals at the International Rhythmic Interclub 2025 in Mexico.At the competition in Merida, Karolina Tarasova showed the best result in the exercise with a hoop, clubs and ribbon, became second in the all-around and third in the exercise with a ball. And Yana Zaikina won gold in the all-around and in the exercise with a ball, and took silver with a hoop, clubs and ribbon.&nbsp;Their coaches are Evgeniya Eliseeva, Elizaveta Chernova, choreographer is Elena Egorova.The competition was held in Merida from June 21 to 22.

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The competition was held in Merida from June 21 to 22.

International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association gymnasts won five gold medals at the International Rhythmic Interclub in Mexico

Rehabilitation training for the Russian national team gymnasts began in Sirius.Karina Kireeva, Kira Arefieva, Ulyana Janus, Arina Kovshova, Varvara Toporova, Anastasia Ivanova, Kira Yablochnikova, Milena Bukina, as well as Alexandra Borisova, Anna Vakulenko, Ksenia Savinova, Karolina Pakhtusova, Elina Khabirova and other Academy gymnasts will take part in them.A busy program is in store for the athletes filled with apparatus preparation, walks to the seaside, dancing and other activities. Classes will last until July 4.

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Academy Life

Rehabilitation training camp for the Russian national team gymnasts began in Sirius

A Graduation ceremony for preschoolers was held at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.During the festive ceremony, the girls received diplomas, record books with ranks and gifts.&nbsp;And also the graduates and their parents were treated to a cake and an entertainment program with dancing.

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Our little stars have completed their educational program.

A Graduation ceremony for preschoolers was held at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy

The International Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Clubs Association gymnasts Yana Zaikina and Karolina Tarasova have arrived in Mexico.On June 21 and 22, the athletes will take part in the International Rhythmic Interclub 2025 competitions, which will be held in Merida.There, the girls will have the opportunity to not only train and perform at the tournament, but also to go sightseeing and get acquainted with the country’s rich culture.

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The athletes will take part in the International Rhythmic Interclub 2025 competition.

Gymnasts Yana Zaikina and Karolina Tarasova have arrived in Mexico

Alla Feofilaktova from Bryansk is a coach and instructor at the Balance Rhythmic Gymnastics School.She highlighted the opportunities that the Sky Grace International Clubs Association provides to judges and coaches:<blockquote>"It is important for me to support the development of rhythmic gymnastics, share my experience, and discover new things. The Sky Grace International Clubs Association inspires coaches to make programs of gymnasts more difficult and diverse, and offers judges a fair and transparent scoring format that is understandable and rightful."</blockquote>