"Everyone does their part and that’s what makes a team!"
21.09.2026. Focus and a sense of responsibility, that was the mindset of the junior group gymnasts as they took the floor for the third stage of the Cup of the Strongest and Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped them get into the right frame of mind for a successful performance.
The team took top honors in the all-around competition, as well as in the five-ball and five-ribbon routines.
The Academy’s group gymnasts are the active Russian junior champions. They live and train at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy. Their coach is Daria Pirogova, and their choreographer is Veronika Shatkova.
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