The Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships for juniors kicked off today in Sofia, Bulgaria.
The first day of the competition featured the qualification rounds for hoop and ball routines, Idman.biz reports.
Azada Atakishiyeva scored 24.000 points in her hoop routine, finishing sixth in the qualification standings.
Ilaha Bahadirova earned 22.600 points in her ball routine, placing her in eighth position for now.
At the Junior World Championships, winners will be determined only in individual events — all-around competition is not included.
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16:55
The Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championship for juniors officially began today in Sofia, Bulgaria.
The first day features qualification rounds for hoop and ball routines.
Ilaha Bahadirova scored 22.600 points in the ball routine and currently holds the eighth position.
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16:00
The Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championship for juniors has officially kicked off today in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.
The first day of competition features the qualification rounds for hoop and ball routines.
Azerbaijani gymnasts have also begun their campaign.
Azada Atakishiyeva competed in the hoop routine and scored 24.000 points, placing her in fourth position. However, performances from other groups are still to come, which may affect the final standings.
Ilaha Bahadirova is set to compete in the ball routine later today.
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10:45
Today, the World Championship in Rhythmic Gymnastics for juniors begins in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.
In the first day of the competition, the qualification rounds for hoop and ball exercises will take place, Idman.biz reports.
Azerbaijani gymnasts will also compete: Azada Atakishiyeva will perform a hoop routine, and Ilaha Bahadirova will handle the ball.
At the juniors’ world championship, medals will be contested only in individual apparatus events. There are no all-around competitions scheduled.
Idman.biz
