Alina Kabaeva’s meeting with the gymnasts at a rehearsal in Mumbai
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.
The Olympic Champion praised all the gymnasts for their stage performance, highlighted the beautiful costumes, and shared a few tips on executing jumps.
Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, Yana Zaikina from Volgograd, and Sofia Ilteryakova from Moscow are partners of the Sky Grace International Association. All three gymnasts represented the Association as partners at the AEON Cup.
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