Egle Abruzzini, the legend of rhythmic gymnastics and world sports,&nbsp; has passed away. She was 90 years old.Egle Abruzzini chaired the Technical Committee of the International Gymnastics Federation from 1984 to 2008. She became one of the key figures in rhythmic gymnastics. Thanks to the many years of work by the Italian specialist, this sport has achieved incredible progress. The gymnasts' routines became more intense and technically complex — the number of difficult and signature elements increased exactly during her tenure on the international stage. During this time, Alina Kabaeva also became the Olympic champion.Egle was known as a person of very strict moral principles, uncompromising, with an iron will and a constant pursuit of justice. These qualities helped her perform her professional role with great dignity.We express our sincere condolences to the nearest and dearest of Egle Abruzzini. We mourn together with all who knew and respected this outstanding individual. May her memory be bright.

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Rhythmic Gymnastics Veterans

Egle Abruzzini, the legend of rhythmic gymnastics and world sports, has passed away

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The Russian national judo team won seven medals at the European Championships in Tbilisi.At the first official international competition since 2022, with a flag and anthem, the athletes took third place in the medal standings.Murad Chopanov won the men's 66 kg category, while Timur Arbuzov won gold in the 81 kg category. Arman Adamyan in the 100 kg category and Valery Endovitsky in the over 100 kg category also won two bronze medals.In the women's 48 kg category, Sabina Gilyazova won silver, and Marina Vorobyova won bronze. Madina Taymazova took third place in the 70 kg category.The national team prepared for the start of the season at the Martial Arts Academy in Sirius.

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MA Academy

At the first official international competition since 2022, with a flag and anthem, the athletes took third place in the medal standings.



The Russian national judo team won seven medals at the European Championships in Tbilisi

Academy gymnast Diana Kotlovskaya from St. Petersburg performed at the opening of the Russian Artistic Gymnastics Cup.After the ceremony at Sirius Arena, the athlete shared her impressions and her best wishes for the competition participants:<blockquote>"The performance went well, confidently. I wanted to present myself and the beauty of gymnastics. We had a routine about sport, about our hard work. I did a planche balance, a table balance, a back balance. I liked how all the guys were positive and confident; they came out boldly and showed off their beauty. I want to wish all the competitors great success and good luck. May everything work out and may the best person win."</blockquote>

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Competitions

After the ceremony at Sirius Arena, the athlete shared her impressions and her best wishes for the competition participants.


Academy gymnast Diana Kotlovskaya performed at the opening of the Russian Artistic Gymnastics Cup

Russian Championship silver medalist Sofia Ilteryakova summed up her performance at the World Cup stage in Baku:<blockquote>"I'm really happy. That's true. There were some minor flaws in the hoop, of course, it could have been better, of course, maybe, but what it is, it is. It seems calmer here, and the hall is a little more cozy. In Sofia, it's really formal, big. It was a little nervous in Sofia too, but here, it was probably a little calmer. The stands also really supported us, shouting, "Hold it!" And for that, I'm so grateful to them."</blockquote>The gymnast talked about the new style and leotard in the club program:<blockquote>"In Japan, they have samurai. We decided to style this leotard after the clubs. We've changed the style a bit, the Japanese style. I'm a samurai. Here's a dragon. I was told it has four legs, but no wings. I absolutely love this collar. I think it fits the program and the dance steps really well. And I have a new second part in the ball, new music."</blockquote>Sofia also noted mutual support with Arina Kovshova:<blockquote>"It worked out that Arisha performed in the morning the first two days, and I performed in the evening. But we still tried to support each other, and then talked after the performances."</blockquote>At the tournament, Sonya won silver in the clubs final and bronze in the hoop. She competed under neutral status.&nbsp;

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Opinion

At the tournament, Sonya won silver in the clubs final and bronze in the hoop. She competed under neutral status. 

"They were very supportive in the stands." Sofia Ilteryakova talks about the results of her performance at the World Cup stage in Baku

Coach Anna Ustsova reveals the secrets of preparing group gymnasts for the World Cup stage in Baku:<blockquote>"What emotions does a coach experience?&nbsp; Happiness, a little fatigue. And you need to work on your mistakes to move on. At this point, happiness is happiness, but you're already thinking, "Next, how do I prepare for the next tournament?" We changed the music, we added musical effects. Irina Borisovna Zenovka and the composer helped us. And we did it, and the exercises look completely different now. They've gained a new tempo. We're trying to make changes now to be competitive, because our children are very strong, beautiful, and emotional. So, there are some areas where things are missing, some shortcomings, which we'll address."</blockquote>She thanked the Academy team and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva for their contribution to the result:<blockquote>"I really want to thank our great team at Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy, led by Alina Maratovna. She's a unique person who can do anything. You can't imagine, she works online, it seems like all day, with us all. I don't know how she does it, but I'm so grateful to her for being there for us at that moment, supporting me, supporting the team, supporting the girls. She saw when they needed her advice, her support, and her guidance. Thank her so much."</blockquote>The specialist also noted the support of the crowd throughout the World Cup stage in Baku:<blockquote>"I want to say a big thank you to the fans who were in the stands. The local kids, they were all rooting for me too, and it was incredibly rewarding. I thank my family,&nbsp; my husband, my parents. They're my fans. They sat there and wrote down all the scores, even though I know them, and they told me everything. Thank them so much."</blockquote>The active Russian group team champions won silver in the final with three hoops and two pairs of clubs and placed third in the all-around. The group gymnasts also received the AGF Trophy for the highest execution score.The athletes competed under neutral status at the tournament.

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She also noted the support of the crowd throughout the World Cup stage in Baku.


Coach Anna Ustsova reveals the secrets of preparing group gymnasts for the World Cup stage in Baku

Alisa Shunina from Volgograd is taking part in the Beryozka competition, dedicated to the memory of&nbsp;Russia’s Honored Coach Zinaida Matveeva.The tournament runs from April 20th to 24th.

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The tournament runs from April 20th to 24th.

Alisa Shunina will take part in the Beryozka competition, dedicated to the memory of Russia’s Honored Coach Zinaida Matveeva

Only a few days have gone by since the World Cup in Tashkent, but during this time, our group gymnasts have improved their artistic skills and captivated the audience and judges with their clean execution at the World Cup in Baku. The team members are Alena Seliverstova, Zlata Remchukova, Nelly Reutskaya, Nicole Andronchik, and Alina Proshchalykina.Nicole summed up the results of the competition and told who helped the team prepare:<blockquote>"We're very happy that we won medals in the all-around and finals. Over the past two days, we've added artistic emphasis to our routines to ensure we hit them and get an even higher artistic score. The atmosphere was fantastic. When you go out, these big stands are full of spectators, everyone's cheering. Thank you so much for that. Our coaches helped us and gave us feedback. Irina Borisovna also helped. She worked with us on our routines in Uzbekistan. Of course, Alina Maratovna gives us some very important advice. We really want to thank the entire Academy, all the coaches and judges who help us. All the doctors who travel with us and also help us. Ekaterina Konstantinovna and, of course, Alina Maratovna, who always helps us!"</blockquote>Alina shared what the gymnasts in the kiss-and-cry zone are talking about:<blockquote>"We analyze the routines, what went well, who did what, who didn't, and then we wait for the scores."</blockquote>The active Russian champions took second place in the three-hoops and two pairs of clubs final and third in the all-around. The gymnasts also received the AGF Trophy for the cleanest execution. At the tournament, the athletes competed under neutral status.

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The active Russian champions took second place in the three-hoops and two pairs of clubs final and third in the all-around. The gymnasts also received the AGF Trophy for the cleanest execution. At the tournament, the athletes competed under neutral status.


Our group exercise gymnasts sum up the results of the World Cup stage in Baku

Israeli gymnast Meital Maayan Sumkin shared her impressions of her performance at the World Cup in Baku:<blockquote>"I'm really happy. Of course, it could have been better, but with every competition I learn, get better, and move forward."</blockquote>This tournament was special for the athlete, because she celebrated her birthday during the competition for the first time. The athlete admitted that she was very pleased to receive congratulations in such an atmosphere:<blockquote>"It was the first time I've celebrated my birthday at a competition. It felt great. It's nice that they congratulated me here too."</blockquote>Meital explained why the emotional component in each exercise is so important to her:<blockquote>"I always work with emotions. I try to convey the music, to do everything with emotions. I can't just do a routine and just do it. I love passing it on. And that's how the emotions come out."</blockquote>The gymnast placed seventh in the all-around at the World Cup in Baku and competed in the ball and ribbon finals.

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The gymnast placed seventh in the all-around at the World Cup in Baku and competed in the ball and ribbon finals.

"I always work with emotions. I can't just do a routine." "I always work with emotions. I can't just do the exercise." Meital Maayan Sumkin talks about her performance at the World Cup in Baku

European champion Stiliana Nikolova from Bulgaria spoke about the World Cup stage in Baku and how the season started:<blockquote>"I always really enjoy competing in these tournaments. The venue is gorgeous, the atmosphere is very cozy, and I always enjoy competing here. I've had more time to work on my routines, and everything feels a little more consistent than at my first event. I'd say there are more strong competitors here, since Olympic champion Daria Varfolomeev is competing here, whereas she didn't compete in Sofia. We get along well with all the girls. We appreciate each other's work. We know how difficult it is. So we support each other."</blockquote>The gymnast also noted what she sees as her strengths:<blockquote>"I'd say, to a certain extent, charisma. And the energy I convey."</blockquote>At the tournament, Stiliana won a silver medal with the hoop and also placed third in the all-around and in the ball routine.&nbsp;

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At the tournament, Stiliana won a silver medal with the hoop and also placed third in the all-around and in the ball routine. 


Stiliana Nikolova from Bulgaria speaks about the start of the season and the World Cup stage in Baku

&nbsp;The final in the three-hoops and two pairs of clubs routine earned the active Russian group team champions a silver medal at the World Cup in Baku.The team members are Nelly Reutskaya, Alena Seliverstova, Nikole Andronchik, Zlata Remchukova, and Alina Proshchalykina. Their coach is Anna Ustsova, the choreographer is Elena Egorova.Earlier, the gymnasts won a bronze medal in the all-around.The Spanish team took first place, while the Bulgarian team placed third. Our group gymnasts competed under neutral status.&nbsp;Our group gymnasts won not only medals from the World Cup stage in Baku, but also the AGF Trophy for the highest performance score.

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The Spanish team took first place, while the Bulgarian team placed third. Our group gymnasts competed under neutral status. 
