Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva shows Masha Borisova how to catch a hoop with greater ease and have it look more interesting

We believe in the girls and are rooting for our team!

August 12, 2026 — we will remember this day.

Arina, these little fans are looking forward to your return to the carpet!

Before the start of the World Championships, we recorded warm and sincere words of support for the Russian National team gymnasts from coaches, specialists, and young athletes at the Zhemchuzhina Rhythmic Gymnastics Center.

"I am with you!" — Masha Borisova tells us through her clubs routine. "We are with you!" — we answer back.

Featuring episodes of her ribbon routine with the cheers from the fans.

Masha, you did amazing! Two clean appearances on the first day of your debut World Championships.

Girls, you've worked so hard all season and deserve to represent our country at the season's biggest event! We believe in you!

On August 11, three Russian gymnasts took to the floor — Mariia Borisova, Arina Kovshova, and Sofia Ilteryakova. Unfortunately, at the end of the day, the decision was made to withdraw Arina from the tournament due to medical reasons.

Special needs children from Kazan, along with their parents and group leader Lira Tazetdinova, visited the Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in the Kazan-Bogoroditsky Monastery, lit candles, and conveyed warm words of support to the athletes ahead of the World Championships in Germany!

Jojo Tawinun's coach from Thailand, Zhou Tianke, summarized the training camp at the Academy, shared new experiences, and thanked the coaches for their collaboration.

Before the World Championships, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva spoke with the Russian team from St. Petersburg about the importance of going into competition with the right mindset.

European Championship medalist Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg and Russian Champion Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region, along with their coaches and specialists, headed to the World Championships in Frankfurt!

Listen to these important and touching words!

The World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Germany are just days away. Before the important competition, the Russian National team gymnasts received warm words of support from their athletes, the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy and the Martial Arts Academy coaching staff.