Rhythmic Gymnastics: Make-Up
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Grand Prix Marbella Photos: II
Viktoriia Onopriienko (UKR)
Viktoriia Onopriienko (UKR)
Aleksandra Soldatova (RUS)
Sara Llana (ESP)
María Añó (ESP)
Irina Annenkova (RUS)
Arina Averina (RUS)
Arina Averina (RUS)
Aleksandra Soldatova (RUS)
Aleksandra Soldatova (RUS)
Anastasiya Guzenkova (RUS)
Anastasiya Salos (BLR)
Elizaveta Iampolskaia (MDA)
Elizaveta Iampolskaia (MDA)
Elizaveta Iampolskaia (MDA)
Elizaveta Iampolskaia (MDA)
María Añó (ESP)
María Añó (ESP)
María Añó (ESP)
Noa Ros (ESP)
Viktoriia Onopriienko (UKR)
Polina Berezina (ESP)
Viktoriia Onopriienko (UKR)
Viktoriia Onopriienko (UKR)
Grand Prix Marbella Qualifications: Startlists
Spanish Senior Group
Information about Grand Prix Marbella 2019
Ekaterina Selezneva (RUS)
Marbella (Spain), hosts the second Grand Prix stage of 2019, after Moscow Grand Prix which always opens the GP series of the year.
The tournament consists in 3-competitions-in-one: Grand Prix Senior, International Junior competition and Group competition.
Only three Senior Groups will be in this competition. These are: SPAIN, UKRAINE AND RUSSIA. Spain will perform their brand new routines for the first time in this 2019 season.
Participants
ESP
Polina Berezina
Sara Llana
Noa Ros
María Añó
María Añó (ESP)
RUS
Dina Averina
Arina Averina
Alexandra Soldatova
Ekaterina Selezneva
Daria Trubnikova
Irina Annenkova
Anastasiya Guzenkova
Aleksandra Soldatova (RUS)
UKR
Viktoriia Onopriienko
Vlada Nikolchenko
Vlada Nikolchenko (UKR)
BLR
Katsiaryna Halkina
Ansatasiya Salos
Katsiaryna Halkina (BLR)
ISR
Linoy Ashram
Nicol Zelikman
LB
Alisa Sadek
SLO
Aleksandra Podgoršek
KAZ
Alina Adilkhanova
KOR
Lim Seeun
Kim Chaewoon
LTN
Jelizaveta Posltjanaja
LIT
Beatrice Gerulyte
LUX
Elena Smirnova
MDA
Elisaveta Iampolskaia
CZE
Denisa Stepankova
Denisa Haacova
ARG
Sol Martinez
ARM
Silva Sargsyan
Closest airport
Málaga Airport (AGP).
Schedule
Location
“Palacio de Deportes Elena Benítez”
Calle Castilla, s/n
29670 Marbella
Phone: +34 952 78 06 63
Tickets
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfA9KkwiIYYkkXQgOiBrdo6m7Eg-6WgLIFIaZYt8r06qopzPQ/viewform
Interview to Aleksandra Soldatova
Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics senior team member, Aleksandra Soldatova, gave an exclusive interview to Russian TV after World Championships.
How do you feel after a good performance?
I have to say that of course when you perform a clean routine and so that you get a high score, that is such a good feeling. But also I know that isn’t still your limit. That is maybe one of the bests moments for a gymnast.
Do you usually cry during trainings?
I remember when I was a kid I used not to cry. At least I tried not to. Even if the coach shout to me. Right now it is kinda different. I usually cry because of my feelings, mostly happiness.
Have you ever think in stop doing gymnastics?
There were a lot of moments that I thought to just give up. But then, I believe this is just a way to reach a medal.
Did you start doing gymnastics because of Rhythmic Gymnastics Stars?
When I started doing gymnastics I didn’t know Kabaeva, Kanaeva… I just liked gymnastics and that’s why I focused on it. I even wasn’t interested in Olympic Games or World Championships.
How did you met Anna Dyachenko (Shumilova)?
I don’t remember clearly. But I got close to her really soon and, then, I understood how a great person and coach she is. I respect her a lot.
What would you say to those who have you to stop doing gymnastics?
That words make me feel mad at them. Of course gymnasts have a lot of injuries and suffer from pain. But I feel that I have to do something for this sport.
How is Irina Alexandrovna Viner as a coach?
Without her I could not have any medals. When I am training even over 10 hours a day, of course I feel really tired. But I am thankful to her because she helps me a lot. Instead of thinking “I am exhausted” I think, “Thank you Irina Alexandrova for spending this time with me”.
Could you describe how was this last year for you?
Extremely hard. I injured my leg. It was such a long recovery. I also missed European Championships. I was quite sure I was going to this event. I had to say that before I got injured, I performed my routines as clean as I could. I was ready for EC. I remember how I start feeling the pain in my leg during leaps. Then the doctors realized my leg was broken. Once I knew that, I started crying. I think I will regret of not going to EC the rest of my life…
10 best Rhythmic Gymnastics exercises in 2018
We are in the end of the season 2018 and most of the gymnasts are already on the way of 2019 season. Next year will be pretty intense since it is the previous season of Olympic year.
These are some of the examples of the best exercises of the year:
Bulgaria Senior Group 5 Hoops
Bulgarian senior group are European and World Champions in 5 hoops in 2018.
Dina Averina Ball
Dina is currently the World Champion in Ball
Linoy Ashram Hoop
This extremely difficult exercise is one of the best routines of the year
Italy 3 balls and 2 ropes
“The eye of the tiger” will made history as one of the most powerful exercises ever
Alexandra Agiurgiuculese Ball
The Italian gymnast won the bronze medal at World Championships in 2018
Boryana Kaleyn Ball
Boryana is the new rising star from Bulgaria
Milena Baldasarri Ribbon
Milena is the silver medalist of World Championships in 2018.
Katsiaryna Halkina Ball
Katya is the European Bronze medalist in All-Around competition
Neviana Vladinova ball
Neviana is back to competirion after a tough injury.
Vlada Nikolchenko Hoop
Ukraine’s Vlada Nikolchenko who has just turned 16 is currently top 1 in team Ukraine
Grand Prix 2019: 24 th Deriugina Cup Kiev
Vlada Nikolchenko (UKR)
Legendary Rhythmic Gymnastics School in Ukraine organize an unique Grand Prix from 13th to 17th of March in Kiev.
The event is run by the mother, Albina Deriugina (Hero in Ukraine) and daughter Irina Deriugina, who is the head coach. Irina’s daughter, Ireesha Blokhina, works in the school as a senior choreographer. Since 1992, “Deriugina Cup” is the biggest competition in Ukraine and one of the most important events of the Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition Calendar.
Yanika Vartlaan (UKR)
“Deriugina Cup” is a celebration of femininity, beauty and elegance, and most importantly – popularisation of rhythmic gymnastics in Ukraine.
Notable Alumni of this school were Olympians Ekaterina Serebryanskaya, Oksana Skaldina, Aleksandra Tymoshenko, Anna Rizatdinova and Anna Bessonova, between others.
Olena Dyachenko (UKR)
The winner of last year edition was Polina Khonina, from Russia. The participants list is still to confirm.
Yeva Meleshchuk (UKR)
Anna Rizatdinova (UKR)
Olena Dyachenko (UKR)
Euskalgym 2018: Portraits
These pictures were taken during the morning of 24th November of 2018 (autograph session).
Aleksandra Soldatova (RUS)
Aleksandra Kis (HUN)
Alina Harnasko (BLR)
Arina & Dina Averina (RUS)
Ekaterina Selezneva (RUS)
Katrin Taseva & Neviana Vladinova (BUL)
Katrin Taseva (BUL)
Ekaterina Halkina (BLR)
Laura Traets (BUL)
Linoy Ashram (ISR)
Neviana Vladinova (BUL)
Polina Berezina (ESP)
Dina Averina (RUS)
Arina Averina (RUS)
Elena Bineva (BUL)
Gerard Lopez & Ruben Orihuela (ESP)
Bulgarian Senior Group
Simona Dyankova (BUL)
Salome Pazhava (GEO)
Information about Euskalgym Gala 2018
Euskalgym is a massive event for the audience to enjoy discovering the spectacularity of rhythmic gymnastics . It is a tribute to gymnastics, designed for the delight of fans of this sport, raised to the category of art.
It is one of the most famous events of the year, where the top gymnasts from around the world perform one or two exercises and a gala. The event will be held in BEC (Bilbao Exhibition Center), Bilbao (Spain) on 24th of November. This place recently held MTV Music Awards.
Participants (already confirmed)
- Arina Averina (RUS)
- Ekaterina Selezneva (RUS)
- Bulgarian Senior Group
- Dina Averina (RUS)
- Ekaterina Selezneva (RUS)
- Aleksandra Soldatova (RUS)
- Katrin Taseva (BUL)
- Neviana Vladinova (BUL)
- Linoy Ashram (ISR)
- Nicol Zelikman (ISR)
- Salome Pazhava (GEO)
- Alina Harnasko (BLR)
- Katsiaryna Halkina (BLR)
- Anastasiia Salos (BLR)
- Alexandra Kis (HUN)
- Almudena Cid (ESP)
- Polina Berezina (ESP)
- Ruben Orihuela (ESP)
- Gerard Lopez (ESP)
How can I go to Bilbao center?
From Bilbao airport, there is a special transportation by bus:
Airport-Bilbao: Bizkaibus Línea 3247 “Bilbao Aeropuerto”
Euskalgym Gala 2017 Photos:
Tickets
http://www.euskalgym.com/gala/
Salome Pazhava (GEO)
Bulgarian Senior Group
Gerard Lopez (ESP)
Katrin Taseva (BUL)
Katsiaryna Halkina (BLR)
Alexandra Kis (HUN)
Ruben Orihuela (ESP)
Anastasiia Salos (BLR)
Linoy Ashram (ISR)
Nicol Zelikman (ISR)
Almudena Cid (ESP)
Polina Berezina (ESP)
Alina Harnasko (BLR)
Neviana Vladinova (BUL)
Aleksandra Soldatova (RUS)
Ekaterina Selezneva (RUS)
Arina Averina (RUS)
Dina Averina (RUS)
Is Rhythmic Gymnastics a sport just for women?
Current National Spanish Masculine Rhythmic Gymnastics Champion, Gerard Lopez
That’s a question with a controversial answer. Since its inception, rhythmic gymnastics has typically been a sport only practiced by women. We were not used to seeing boys performing rhythmic exercises.
In 2005, the Royal Spanish Federation allowed men to compete at the national level, but in a special category, called “Open”. Later in 2013, men were allowed to compete in National Championships.
Since its inception, rhythmic gymnastics has typically been a sport only practiced by women.
Currently, F.I.G. approves Men’s Rhythmic Gymnastics (Men’s RG, MRG), which is an artistic sport that combinates acrobatics synchronization moves. These sport doesn’t include the same apparatus as female Rhythmic Gymnastics. Particularly in Europe, some male rhythmic gymnasts who perform in the same way as their female counterparts. They are, however, not eligible to participate in any major competition. There is also a increasing number of international Rhythmic Gymnastics judges which are men.
Ariel Milanesio, International Rhythmic Gymnastics Judge
L’Association de Défense de l’Égalité Hommes-Femmes en Gymnastique Rythmique (GR-ADE) is a french non profit organisation created on August 2018.
This project was suggested by the presidency of the Île-de-France region (the organizing region of the Paris Olympics 2024) and supported by the french State Secretariat for gender equality and the Fight against Discrimination. It was then Implemented by Peterson Ceus (french masculine rhythmic gymnast).
Its missions :
– Defend gender diversity within Rhythmic Gymnastics (now closed discipline to men), allowing access of boys at all levels of competition (national and international).
– Fight against discriminatory behaviors in this sport.
– Convince institutions, medias, and broadly speaking, the public of the interest of establishing equality between men and women within Rhythmic Gymnastics.
The ultimate goal is to ensure an official gender equality in the competition programs of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and, to promote the opening of the discipline to men at the Olympic Games, in particular those of Paris in 2024.
Source: GR ADE on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/GYMR.ADE/
Contact: gymr.ade@gmail.com or info@gr-ade.com
Peterson Ceus (FRA)
Yulia Bravikova announces her retirement
Russian rhythmic gymnast, Yulia Bravikova, have just announced her retirement due to a foot injury.
Yulia is the European Champion in 2014 with hoop and winner of the Summer Universiade in 2017. A few months before Youth Olympic Games, she suffered a leg injury so that Yulia could not compete. She was withdrawn and replaced by Irina Annenkova, who won gold.
In her senior season, she had a new coach, Daria Kondakova. 2017 was maybe the most succesful year for Yulia: 5 Golds (clubs, ribbon, hoop, ball and all-around) at Grand Prix Eilat (ISR), and All-Around winner of Summer Universiade in Taipei.
In 2018, Bravikova began her season at the 2018 Grand Prix Moscow, where she got injured again.
“Since 2013 I suffered an injury in my left foot, and then, my recovery was really tough. Right now the doctors advise me to stop doing gymnastics. Thank you so much to all the people who believed in me.
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Aleksandra Soldatova (RUS)
