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Competitions

Spectators are filling the Festhalle Frankfurt arena to watch the world's best gymnasts competing and find out who will grab gold today.



A special competition day at the World Championships has kicked off — the individual all-around final!

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They are being sold at a merchandise stand next to the Festhalle Frankfurt arena, where the world's best gymnasts are competing these days.


What can be bought as a souvenir of the World Championships? Diaries with the title in Russian!

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While we wait for the conclusion of the top global event, let’s look back at one of the 2019 performances by Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg. Back then, 12-year-old Masha won the silver medal in the all-around.



From the Young Gymnasts tournament to the World Championship all-around finals!

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Voting for your favorite individual gymnast will be open from 10:00 am on August 12 to 21:40 on August 14. Voting for your favorite group exercise team will run from noon to 18:45 on August 15 (Moscow Time, GMT +3 hours).

The World Championship organizers are launching a fan vote to choose the best individual gymnast and the best group exercise team

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Mariia Borisova and Arina Kovshova departured to Frankfurt for the 2026 World Championships

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Qualifications for the individual all-around final and event finals will take place on August 12 and 13. The individual all-around final will be held on August 14. The group all-around competition will be held on August 15, where the team winner will be determined. The event finals will be held on August 16.


The detailed schedule for the 2026 World Championships

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Mariia Borisova, Sofia Ilteriakova, Arina Kovshova, and the Russian National team (Arina Lavrenova, Alisa Eremeeva, Anna Nikolaeva, Sofia Solonskaya, Agata Barekzai, and Daria Melnik) will compete in group exercises at the main start of the season. 

Russian gymnasts will take part in the 2026 World Championships in Frankfurt

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For health reasons, Arina will compete in one event in the qualification round instead of the planned three.

Arina Kovshova addressed the fans regarding the changes made to the 2026 World Championships roster

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Training

Afterward, a pleasant surprise awaited the athlete—a mug, a baseball hat, and a pillow with the Academy's logo.

Thailand's Jojo Tawinun performed in front of the judges and spectators during a control training session at the Academy

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MA Academy

Young participants tried their hand at various exercises under the guidance of coach Evgeny Ivanov, demonstrating just how active, agile, and ready they are for new athletic discoveries.

Another try-out session for the early preschool education Academy classes has taken place at the Martial Arts Academy

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The judges evaluated the performances in a competitive mode, while the fans supported the athletes and created the atmosphere of a real tournament.


A control training session was held at the Zhemchuzhina Center of Rhythmic Gymnastics before departure for the World Championships

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During the training session, they focused on the artistic accents of the five-ball routine. Irina Zenovka, Inna Bystrova, Veronika Shatkova, and Olga Frolova also worked with the team.


Coach and judge Laura Acosta from Mexico is helping the group team from the Russian national team from St. Petersburg prepare for the World Championships

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Academy Life


This evening, the Swan Lake ballet was performed on stage as part of the Grand Summer Music Festival in Sirius.



The Academy gymnasts, coaches, and Jojo Tawinun, a participant in the training camp from Thailand, together with her coach, visited the Sirius Concert Center

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Ahead of Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg are the all-around final and all four event finals.


The qualification round has been completed. The next challenge is to beat yourself

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We wrote that we'd remember August 12th, but the 13th was also unforgettable for us, as Masha Borisova from St. Petersburg reached the all-around final at the World Championships!

Let's recall the highlights of the second day and Mariia Borisova's stunning performances

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We are sharing behind-the-scenes footage from the second day of the tournament in Germany and showing how the Olympic champion cheered on the gymnast.

Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva is in constant contact with Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg

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Our devoted fans never let Masha Borisova leave without keepsake photos

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Here’s a look at the support Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg received during her hoop routine on the second day of qualifications.

Wherever our gymnasts compete, their fans are always right there with them!

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Before the World Championships, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva noticed the leotards of Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg and suggested creating a new look for the gymnast ahead of the main competition of the season. A few weeks later, we are watching Masha’s ribbon routine at the World Championships — in her brand new unitard!

Before the World Championships, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva noticed the leotards of Mariia Borisova

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Showcasing her side scale pivot and fouetté in her ball routine at the World Championships.

Masha Borisova's turns!

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The gymnast was presented with toys after performing with a ball.

Mariia Borisova and her catch!

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Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg is a European Championship medalist. The gymnast is a member of the main national team roster, lives and trains at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy. The gymnast's coach is Irina Gusarova, and her choreographer is Ekaterina Belova.

It’s so heartwarming to hear such support from the stands

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The gymnast performs her clubs routine to their song 'Alatay.' The musicians saw her rousing performance on the first day of the World Championships and decided to offer warm words of support.

OTYKEN band supports Masha Borisova!

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



We saw off the Russian National team from St. Petersburg to the World Championships in Germany!

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August 12, 2026 — we will remember this day.

The incredible performances by Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg at her first World Championships!

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

These wishes for Russian Champion Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region come from the youngest gymnasts of the Academy

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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.


"We'll be cheering for you with our minds, our palms, and our hearts!"

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

Just listen to how the arena at the Frankfurt sports center roared after Mariia Borisova's performance!

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


The best result of the season and a new leotard — Mariia Borisova kicks off at the World Championships!

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


The moment that makes all the anxiety worth pushing through!

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

From the Russian Championships to the World Championships!

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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.

The first video from the arena in Frankfurt comes from the podium training!

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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! 

"To us, you’re already winners"

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Opinion

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.

"I also want to thank all the coaches for helping Jojo"

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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.

"This is a great opportunity! And take full advantage of it."

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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!


We saw the gymnasts off to the World Championships

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Listen to these important and touching words!

Laura Acosta addressed the Russian National team gymnasts before they left for the World Championships

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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.

"We love you! We believe in you!"

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President of the St. Petersburg Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation, Tatiana Kolesnikova, reminded Mariia Borisova of how, as a very young girl, Masha looked with admiration at the older gymnasts preparing for the World Championships. And now Masha herself has become a role model for the young athletes who cheer for her in the stands.




Watch a touching moment from a control training session in St. Petersburg!

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The spectators cheered Marina Malpica from Mexico, the Russian group team gymnasts, Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg, and Arina Kovshova from the Novosibirsk Region during a control training session at the Zhemchuzhina Gymnastics Center. The athletes heard the support throughout each performance. 


Take a look at how the fans cheered the gymnasts during a control training session at the Zhemchuzhina Gymnastics Center

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Jojo is preparing for the tournament at the Alina Kabaeva Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.


What did the Academy gymnasts wish Jojo Tawinun ahead of the Thai Junior Championships?

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Coach Evgeni Ivanov explained the training session plan to the kids and gave them exercises helping to assess their abilities. After the tryout, Amir Mageramov and Veronika Kravtsova shared their impressions of the training session, while Yulia Belousova explained why she decided to enroll her daughter specifically in the Martial Arts Academy.




How does the selection process for the free preschool education groups at the Martial Arts Academy work? Let’s take a look!

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Following the control training session at the Zhemchuzhina Center of Rhythmic Gymnastics, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva wished the gymnasts, coaches, and choreographers good luck ahead of the World Championships and reminded them how crucial it is to be a united team.

"Everyone needs to unite and move forward together as one team!"

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Following the control training session at the Zhemchuzhina Center of Rhythmic Gymnastics, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva shared words of encouragement with Arina Kovshova from Novosibirsk region, Mariia Borisova and the group exercise gymnasts of the Russian national group team from St. Petersburg, and also presented them an icon before their departure for the World Championships.

"I worry about you so much, truly, but I know that everything will come together for you"

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Together with Olga Minigalina, a member of the All-Russian Board of Judges, the gymnast from Mexico refined her clubs routine. The specialist pointed out an important nuance and advised what needed to be changed in performance.


Not only our gymnasts are preparing for the World Championships at the Zhemchuzhina Center of Rhythmic Gymnastics, but also Marina Malpica and her coach, Elisa Meza!

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Together with coach and judge Laura Acosta from Mexico, the Russian national team's group exercise gymnasts from St. Petersburg worked on the accents in their five-ball routine.


The final stage of preparation for the World Championships!

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Academy coaches and judges Ekaterina Lots and Olga Minigalina reviewed Masha's ball routine in detail. Watch our video to see the details in artistry and execution the experts helped to refine!




Let’s take a look at the control training at the Zhemchuzhina Center of Rhythmic Gymnastics, where European Championship medalist Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg performed!

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Every unnecessary movement wastes time and disrupts the rhythm of the routine. Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva showed the Russian national group team from St. Petersburg how to transition immediately into an exchange right after catching the ball. A few repetitions — and the combination becomes noticeably cleaner.


How to eliminate extra steps after a catch?

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During a control training session at the Zhemchuzhina Central Gymnastics Center, Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva and Russia’s Honored Coach Natalia Lashchinskaya advised Mariia Borisova from St. Petersburg on how to more accurately time her ribbon routine to the music.

Alina Kabaeva and Natalia Lashchinskaya advise Mariia Borisova on how to more accurately time her ribbon routine to the music

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The athletes talked about familiar elements they saw on stage, which ballet legends they know, and whether they could imagine themselves performing a part in a ballet.

Video

A special competition day at the World Championships has kicked off — the individual all-around final!

What can be bought as a souvenir of the World Championships? Diaries with the title in Russian!

From the Young Gymnasts tournament to the World Championship all-around finals!