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Workouts

The Olympic champion knows how important it is for gymnasts to stand out from the crowd and find their own style. Alina Kabaeva and judge Ekaterina Lots reminded the Academy group gymnasts and coach Anna Ustsova of this during the control training session.

"That's how millions do it, you know? And they're no different"

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To encourage Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg during a control training session at the Academy, the Olympic champion recalled how the Japanese audience celebrated the gymnast's performance during the AEON Cup World Club Championships. It was featured on the Ren TV channel. Afterward, Alina Kabaeva and coach Olga Frolova helped the athlete practice her jeté en tournant jumps.

The attention and love of the audience are an important motivation for an athlete

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The control training session format helps gymnasts not only practice their routines but also understand how to avoid losing points at competitions.

"The control training sessions are worth it!"

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Sky Grace

The competition takes place from November 12 to 14 in Beijing.

Live broadcast of the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025

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She trained under the guidance of Liaysan Savitskaya and Kirill Barkan.

Nikole Rimarachin Diaz won the gold medal in the ball event at the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025

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Second place went to Belarusian gymnast Vera Konopatskaya. Third place went to Bulgaria's Radina Stoyanova.

Elina Khabirova became the ribbon event champion among pre-juniors at the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025

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The competition runs from November 12th to 14th.

The Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 has started in Beijing. REN TV News segment

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Academy Life

Due to the emerging cases of mailings sent on behalf of the Alina Kabaeva Charitable Foundation representatives, we’d like to state that the foundation does not send letters and does not practice any fundraising.

Important information!

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The competition will be held from November 12 to 14.

Here is the detailed schedule for the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025

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The audience will see 15 performances featuring gymnasts and other athletes, dancers and musicians from different countries.

The Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and the Beijing Top Open 2025 will end with a colorful gala show

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This sports facility became one of the training centers for the 2022 Winter Olympics, with China's national ice hockey team practicing here.

Interesting facts about the Shougang Ice Hockey Arena, which will host the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and the Beijing Top Open 2025

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From November 12-14, Beijing will host a unique competition under the Sky Grace International Association rules.

Live stream of the Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 on skygrace.ru!

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MA Academy

The national team also took the overall first place.

Our sambo wrestlers won 21 gold medals at the World Championships in Bishkek

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During the second control training session, the Academy's group routines tried to correct all their mistakes, making their routine cleaner and more emotional.

"I see your potential!"

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And at the Academy, it's time for the most crucial, final training sessions before the competition in China. We've dropped in with a camera just for you to share the atmosphere!

The Sky Grace Cup International Tournament and Beijing Top Open 2025 is getting closer and closer!

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Coaches Evgenia Eliseeva, Olga Minigalina and Alina Gusarova also gave the gymnast valuable advice.

All the details are in the video!

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva gave Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region some tips on how to make the jump with a catch more difficult at the assessment training session

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How to jump split legs as high and gracefully as possible? Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva explained the secret to the correct jump to Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina and demonstrated a barre exercise to improve her footwork.

“Give yourself a swing!”

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This is precisely what Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Evgeniya Eliseeva, along with Malika Timurshina from Kazan, dedicated their training to. They taught the gymnast how to effectively roll the ball, and Malika did it spot on!

For a routine to look cohesive, it's important to refine every detail

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After a control training session, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva gave Eva Kononova from the Tyumen region some tips on how to modify her approach to the risk at the end of her ribbon routine. The results of the practice session are in our video!

Doing a risk at the end of a routine is crucial!

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped Eva Kononova make her ribbon routine more impressive.

Eva Kononova practices her run after a control training session

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Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg was practicing her hoop routine, and Alina Kabaeva drew attention to her hoop throw technique. Veronika Malinina from St. Petersburg also received some helpful advice on the floor nearby!

Helpful advice from the Olympic champion

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The gymnasts adapted their routines to the Sky Grace International Association rules and practicing them is always challenging. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped Ksyusha Savinova from Gatchina and Evgeniya Eliseeva during one of their control training sessions. She also explained how to use the hoop during the roll and spin.


"It's hard because the elements are expensive"

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The Olympic champion shared her thoughts with Alesya Naifonova from Vladikavkaz. She also worked on the fouetté technique with Olga Minigalina, Zlata Tulubaeva, and Irina Gusarova.


What's the secret to catching a ball on the fly?

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During a control training session, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with coaches Evgeniya Eliseeva, Zlata Tulubaeva, and Olesya Kovaleva, analyzed the elements that Yana Zaikina from Volgograd struggled with during her run-through.

The main principle is to perform everything within your abilities, but as cleanly as possible

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The gymnast should be motivated by her abilities — this is what the Olympic champion reminded Diana Sobyanina from Saint Petersburg about during the training session. Alina Kabaeva, together with coaches Zlata Tulubaeva, Olesya Kovaleva, and Olga Minigalina, advised the young athlete what to pay attention to in the exercise with the ball.




"Look, how much you can do! And this should inspire you, do you understand?"

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Take a look at how Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Academy coach Evgeniya Eliseeva worked on them with Eva Kononova from the Tyumen region during their ribbon routine.



Accents are the foundation of a powerful performance!

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Alina Kabaeva worked with the gymnast after completion of the assessment training session. What idea did the Olympic champion suggest in order to make the program more consistent? And how coaches Evgenia Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina helped the gymnast to bring it into life? This is what our new video is about!


Sharing the continuation of ribbon exercise practicing with Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region

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Tournaments under the Sky Grace International Association rules are a unique opportunity to present rope performances, as well as more intense routines and interesting elements. This trend was introduced to our sport thanks to Egle Abruzzini, President of the Technical Committee of the International Gymnastics Federation (1984-2008).


"We gave children the opportunity to do more elements at a higher value"

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During a control training session, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Russia’s Honored Coach Ekaterina Sergeeva helped Elina Khabirova from Kazan practice her fouetté and jump.

"Don't forget the comments that you get!"

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During a control training session, Yana Zaikina from Volgograd failed her risks. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva immediately noticed the reason, the gymnast had lost concentration during a crucial moment.

"You need to focus when you're doing well, not relax!"

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During a control training session, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with Academy coach Olesya Kovaleva, advised Sofia Vorobyeva from Moscow to practice the routine in sections.

"Then this puzzle will come together in one run-through!"

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During the control training session, Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg didn't quite do her risks and some elements. But Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with Academy coaches Zlata Tulubaeva, Olga Minigalina, and Olesya Kovaleva, helped her improve her technique.

"Masha knows, the risks need to be redone"

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Continuing the training session with Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Irina Gusarova, who helped Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg add striking accents to her rope routine.

In the new composition, which our athlete will perform at the Sky Grace CUP International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament & Beijing TOP Rhythmic Gymnastics International Open 2025, you will see a dynamic rhythmic pattern.

The magic in the details makes a program truly memorable!

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To perform at their best, athletes must not be afraid to experiment and try new things. The work of coaches who guide the gymnasts plays a key role in this. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva drew attention to this. Along with Evgeniya Eliseeva, Olga Minigalina, Elizaveta Zorkina, and Olga Frolova, she helped Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region add complex elements to her ribbon routine and improve its technical performance.

"Take risks, do things, try!"

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During training at the Academy, Alina Kabaeva came up with a new and interesting ending to her ball routine. We'll be keeping an eye out for this spectacular ending in Veronika's performance!

A creative idea for Veronika Malinina from St. Petersburg came from the Olympic champion!

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, along with Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg and her coach, Irina Gusarova, worked on rhythm in a rope routine, which our athlete will use at the Sky Grace CUP International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament & Beijing TOP Rhythmic Gymnastics International Open 2025.

"Have you ever tried boxing?"

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Veronika Malinina from St. Petersburg was nervous during a training session at the Academy, but the Olympic champion supported the gymnast and pointed out that being nervous during training is a normal reaction that will help prepare for the competition.

Alina Kabaeva also gave the athlete and her coach, Alina Gusarova, tips on how to improve her pirouettes and dynamics in the hoop routine.

"Worry here with me, and you won't worry there"

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Do you want to know what advice on improving the program was given to her by Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and coach Irina Gusarova? Then watch our new video!

Mariia Borisova works on her look with a jump rope exercise

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva knows the answer to this question perfectly. She worked on this element together with Irina Gusarova for Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg.

How to make the rope catching in a walkover more interesting and cleaner?

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Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva reminded the gymnast during the workout of the characteristic movements that complement the image.

Mariia Borisova is preparing a rope program to the music from the routine of "Courage. Warrior named Zoya"

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During the training, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva showed Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg and her coach Irina Gusarova how the risk with the rope can be improved.

Successful performance of a risk begins with the correct approach

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We're sharing a continuation of a joint training session between Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, gymnast Eva Kononova from the Tyumen region, and Academy coaches Evgeniya Eliseeva and Olga Frolova.

Practicing difficult elements with the Olympic champion

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In her ribbon routine, Ksenia Savinova from Gatchina performs to the Macarena, one of the most famous dance tunes in the world.

During training, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva helped the gymnast make her dance routine more expressive and gave her tips on how to keep up with the rhythm!

How to make the dance steps more eye-catching?

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Arm movement is crucial for artistry, the firmness of the ball influences the execution of elements, and muscle tension in the arms and legs influences the cleanliness of the performance.

Watch Veronika Malinina from St. Petersburg practice the details!


Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva knows that there are no small details when performing a routine

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During a training session at the Academy, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva taught Eva Kononova from the Tyumen region how to perform a clean risk and emphasize the throw to immediately make a strong statement.

"Make a statement!"

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At a training session with Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva demonstrated how to make the beginning of an exercise with a ribbon beautiful and expressive, and helped add artistry to the dance steps. And coach Olga Minigalina paid attention to parterre - she polished effectiveness of the transition with the gymnast.

"Take off, follow the music!"

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The Olympic champion demonstrates and tells!

How to take the ball properly?

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A new video from the workout of Eva Kononova from the Tyumen Region with Alina Kabaeva is about that.

The proper technique of the club throw

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Alina Kabaeva and coaches Evgeniya Eliseeva, Anna Ustsova, and Olga Frolova thought about how to add variety to Tyumen gymnast’s Eva Kononova's ribbon routine and achieve the maximum possible score for her apparatus work. 

Creative process during training with an Olympic champion!

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During a workout, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva noticed that Eva Kononova couldn't do the mill. Ksenia Savinova came to the help, suggesting how to properly perform the element.


