Alina Kabaeva congratulates juniors Ksenia Savinova and Yana Zaikina, and their coach Evgenia Eliseeva on the gold medals at the European Cup
02.05.2026. Ksyusha won the titles in the hoop and ball finals, while Yana took gold in the ribbon and silver in the clubs. The gymnasts also took first place in the team cross-battle.
Ksyusha is the Russian junior champion, and Yana is the silver medalist. The athletes are in the national team roster, live and train at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy. They competed in the neutral status at the tournament.
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