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Alina Kabaeva

09.11.2026. Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz had to cut her performance short during the Cup of the Strongest final due to an injury. Medical staff and coaches assisted her on the training mat, with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva by her side the entire time.



Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva supports Alesya Naifonova after injury in the Cup of the Strongest final

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09.11.2026. The Cup of the Strongest final is more than just a battle for medals, it’s also a chance for young gymnasts to meet their idols. At Luzhniki, dozens of children were waiting for Alina Kabaeva, hoping to get an autograph and take a picture with her. 


Autographs and photos with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva

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09.11.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva spoke with the junior group gymnasts from the Russian National team and the Academy, as well as their coach Daria Pirogova, choreographer Veronika Shatkova, and choreographer Victoria Borodina.


"I see you’re trying, but you need some right guidance"

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Opinion

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Competitions

The competitions took place from November 6 to 8.

Channel One news segment about the Cup of the Strongest final

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The tournament was held in Moscow from November 6 to 8.

The Rossiya 1 TV channel news segment about the Cup of the Strongest final

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At the tournament, Ksyusha won gold medals in all-around, exercises with clubs and ribbon, as well as bronze with hoop and silver with ball. Her coaches are Evgenia Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina, and her choreographer is Elena Egorova.

"It’s sad to say goodbye to junior programs." Ksenia Savinova talks about the results of the final of the Cup of the Strongest

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The competition was held from November 6 to 8.

The Cup of the Strongest final was held in Moscow. REN TV news reports

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At the competition, Yana won gold medals in the hoop and ball finals, and silver medals in the all-around, as well as in the clubs and ribbon finals. She also became the champion based on the results of all stages.


Yana Zaikina shares her emotions from competing in the Cup of the Strongest final

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The rankings were determined based on the results across all stages and the tournament final.


Yana Zaikina and the Russian junior national and the Academy team became champions of the Cup of the Strongest in 2026

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Yana Zaikina, Ksenia Savinova, and Alesya Naifonova won awards on the final day of the competition.

The Academy gymnasts won medals in individual events at the Cup of the Strongest final

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Earlier in the event, the gymnast won bronze in the all-around and with the ball, as well as silver with the hoop.

Alesya Naifonova sustained an injury during her performance in the Cup of the Strongest final and withdrew from the tournament

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The second place was taken by Sofia Ilteryakova. The third result was shown by Anastasia Vlasenko, but according to the tournament rules there can be no more than two gymnasts from a country on the podium, so Anna Kamenshchikova from Belarus won the bronze medal.

Mariia Borisova became the all-around champion in the Cup of the Strongest final

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09.11.2026. Members of the Russian junior National group team and the Academy, together with their coach Darya Pirogova, extended belated wishes to the Olympic champion for National Coaches’ Day.



"Thank you so much for everything you do for us!"

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08.11.2026. During training, the Olympic champion drew attention to the work of the Academy’s group exercises nearby. The gymnasts made mistakes when throwing the balls, and the Olympic champion explained step by step how to perform the element cleanly and beautifully.


"Did a somersault and do a clean catch!"

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08.11.2026. Creative process during the training of Arina Kovshova from Novosibirsk.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva shows by her example how to improve the approach in the ranverse

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08.11.2026. At an Academy training session Alina Kabaeva helped Polina Zavgorodnyaya from Moscow practice her rebounding and throwing steps in the program with the ball.


Improving the details of the Olympic champion exercise

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07.11.2026. The Olympic champion helped Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg get into the right mindset during the all-around final at the Cup of the Strongest. After the first two apparatuses, the gymnast had the highest total score.

A boost of motivation from Alina Kabaeva before stepping onto the competition carpet

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07.11.2026. Alina Kabaeva spoke with the gymnast about how to feel the music, reveal the character of the exercise, and bring something of her own to it.

Continuation of the work of the Olympic champion and Arina Kovshova from Novosibirsk on the new clubs routine

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07.11.2026. Alina Kabaeva spoke with Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina and Yana Zaikina from Volgograd about how to prepare for stepping onto the mat and how to test their own capabilities during every performance.

Olympic champion helped the gymnasts get into the right mindset for the Cup of the Best finals

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07.11.2026. Words of encouragement from an Olympic champion, the right mindset before stepping onto the mat, and timely corrections behind the scenes at the Cup of the Strongest final.

"Go for it and do risks! Don’t be afraid of anything, just do it all!"

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07.11.2026. The Olympic champion arrived at the Academy, where she was welcomed with smiles and hugs. Academy gymnasts and coaches congratulated Alina Kabaeva on Coaches’ Day and presented her with a bouquet of flowers!

"Thank you for your hard work and patience, and for pouring so much of yourself into us!"

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06.11.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Elizaveta Chernova showed Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk region how to make the dance floor more artistic, and paid attention to the position of the foot and the ball during the throw.

"Keep the ball until the very end!"

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06.11.2026. At a training session at the Academy, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva not only explained to Arina Kovshova from Novosibirsk how to create an image to the music of the program, but also helped give character and expressiveness to the movements in a new exercise with clubs.

"If you’re shy, they’ll beat you in terms of artistry!"

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06.11.2026. Alina Kabaeva showed the athlete how to properly throw the apparatus so that it fits into the rhythmic pattern.

The Olympic champion helps Arina Kovshova add accents to her new clubs routine

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01.11.2026. Following the 2026 Alina festival, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva spent time talking with guests and audience members from India and posed for keepsake photos with everyone who wished to take one.

Alina Kabaeva spends time talking with guests and audience members from India

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30.10.2026. All the creators of the show, the gymnasts, dancers, and musicians received well-deserved ovations from the audience to the touching words of the festival's timeless anthem, "Most, the Most," which was performed in English this time.

The finale of the Alina festival, featuring the Olympic champion

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30.10.2026. Alina Kabaeva met with the gymnasts during a rehearsal in Mumbai and congratulated Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow, and Yana Zaikina from Volgograd on their victory in the club standings at the AEON Cup.

Alina Kabaeva’s meeting with the gymnasts at a rehearsal in Mumbai

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30.10.2026. Valery Abisalovich became the conductor for the new stage interpretation of the The Firebird ballet at the 2026 Alina Festival.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva met with People’s Artist of Russia Valery Gergiev

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30.10.2026. The day before the start of the Alina festival, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva visited a rehearsal in Mumbai and greeted the participants and the team creating the show.

Attention to everyone and joyful meetings with the Olympic champion

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29.10.2026. After the rehearsal of the Alina 2026 festival, the Olympic champion congratulated Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow, and Yana Zaikina from Volgograd on their successful performance at the AEON Cup World Club Championship.

Photos with Alina Kabaeva, smiles, flowers, and words of gratitude

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24.10.2026. The Olympic champion praised the gymnasts for their competitive spirit and diligence.

Alina Kabaeva summarized the interim results of working with the new head coach of the Russian national team, Emanuela Maccarani

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23.10.2026. Ahead of the Hopes of Russia national competition, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reflected on the results of the international Aura Cup tournament in Croatia for the junior group gymnasts and offered them some words of encouragement before their next challenge.

"Miracles happen, but you have to earn them"

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23.10.2026. This is how Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva welcomed all the participants.

The final rehearsals for the Alina Festival are taking place in Novogorsk

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23.10.2026. Alina Kabaeva asked the gymnast to live in the present moment and give it her all.

Before the departure for the AEON Cup, the Olympic champion offered important words of encouragement to Yana Zaikina from Volgograd

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21.10.2026. An Olympic champion helped the Academy’s group gymnasts analyze their mistakes during a practice session in Novogorsk. Alina Kabaeva showed the gymnasts the right way to keep the ribbon taut.

"Do the move that leads into the throw"

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21.10.2026. Video from the training session in Novogorsk.

Some advice on how to stay calm during a performance

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21.10.2026. Alina Kabaeva and Honored Coach of Russia Veronika Shatkova helped Alexandra Ponomareva in practicing the rotation by points.

"Here are the four points"

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20.10.2026. During a training session with the Academy group exercise gymnasts in Novogorsk, Alina Kabaeva noticed an inaccuracy in a fouetté and helped Elvira Belyaeva correct her pivoting technique.

"You might get off balance because you have force there"

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20.10.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva gave Yana Zaikina from Volgograd some tips on how to execute a technical element so that it aligns perfectly with the music. Together with coaches Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina, Yana worked on a new version of the sequence. The gymnast also practiced her fouettés and planches.

"Well done, everyone!"

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20.10.2026. Here comes the second part of the Olympic champion's work with junior group gymnast Elvira Belyaeva! Alina Kabaeva and Honored Coach of Russia Veronika Shatkova gave the gymnast tips on how to gauge her power during the turn and avoid losing points.

"Upward — plié"

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20.10.2026. During a training session in Novogorsk, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva showed group gymnast Alexandra Ponomareva how to properly end the final spin, while Honored Coach of Russia Veronika Shatkova and coach Olga Minigalina gave tips on how to avoid losing points.

"Sharply to the side!”

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20.10.2026. The gymnast is currently mastering this throw, and a variation of it has already been incorporated into the routine we saw at the 22nd International Tournament for the Prizes of Olympic Champion Marina Lobach. Evelina won the all-around title.

During one of her training sessions, Alina Kabaeva showed Evelina Tandalova a specific ribbon toss, a move Kabaeva herself used to perform, including at the 2004 Athens Olympics

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20.10.2026. Alina Kabaeva, alongside Honored Coach of Russia Veronika Shatkova and Academy coach Daria Pirogova, helped group gymnast Elvira Belyaeva break down the fouetté technique in detail. The Olympic champion explained to the gymnast what the shape should look like when executing the element.

"I want to see the correct open shape"

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19.10.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva watched the ribbon run-through of the Academy group exercise gymnasts during a control training session in Novogorsk and pointed out the flaws.

"You should take everything calmly"

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18.10.2026. Alina Kabaeva greeted the coaches, choreographers, and athletes, and checked in on their mindset for the work ahead.

This is how a new training session with an Olympic champion began in Novogorsk

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18.10.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with coaches Olga Minigalina and Evgeniya Eliseeva, gave pointers to Yana Zaikina from Volgograd on how to make the transitions between elements and skills more logical in her clubs routine.

Alina Kabaeva gives pointers to Yana Zaikina on how to make the transitions more logical in her clubs routine

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18.10.2026. As part of the preparations for the AEON Cup, Alina Kabaeva worked with Yana Zaikina from Volgograd. Together with coach Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina, the head coach of the Sirius Federal Territory National team, the Olympic champion helped the gymnast refine her back-attitude turn, fouetté turns, and a high-risk element.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva works with Yana Zaikina on a hoop exercise ahead of the AEON Cup

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17.10.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva summarized the results of the control training session in Novogorsk ahead of the AEON Cup World Club Championship, supported the gymnasts and highlighted their strengths.

Alina Kabaeva summarizes the results of the control training session in Novogorsk ahead of the AEON Cup World Club Championship

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17.10.2026. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reviewed Daria Khoroshilova's loss during a risk element and gave advice on how to properly execute the throw, get under the ball in time, and catch it at the right moment.

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva supports Alesya Naifonova after injury in the Cup of the Strongest final

Autographs and photos with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva

"I see you’re trying, but you need some right guidance"