Anastasiya Sergeeva – Junior (RUS)
Aleksandra Soldatova (RUS)
Aleksandra Soldatova (RUS)
Aleksandra Soldatova (RUS)
Aleksandra Soldatova (RUS)
Polina Shmatko (Junior) (RUS)
Anastasiya Sergeeva – Junior (RUS)
Arina Averina (RUS)
Alexandra Soldatova (RUS)
Anna Dyachenko-Shumilova/ Alexandra Soldatova (RUS)
Alexandra Soldatova (RUS)
Olena Dyachenko UKR
Olympic Bronze medalist and World Champion, Anna Rizatdinova has a brand new site, promoting a “dream body” workout. New Balance Ukraine gave Anna the opportunity to promote her image all around the world. This sports brand is also sponsoring Rhythmic Gymnastics National Team of Ukraine. The website includes exclusive content such as a interview to Anna just after Olympic Games.
What was the most emotional moment of your life?
Olympic Games in Rio: the moment I was standing on the podium realizing my dream has come true.
Who’s your favorite singer?
Lana del Rey and Sia
What’s your favorite apparatus?
Hoop. I became World Champion in Hoop in Kiev World Championships in 2013.
Who’s your inspiration in life?
Michael Jackson: People who is dedicated to their work and are passionated about what they do.
How many hours do you train per day?
I work 6 days a week from 9 am to 7 pm. Sunday is my day off
Which is the most beautiful city you have visited?
Rio de Janeiro in Brazil
Who is your favorite designer?
Tom Ford
You’re workout in 3 words:
Passion, Discipline and Faith
What drives you in your life?
Faith and motivation
Source: annarizatdinova.com
Dina Averina (RUS)
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Hoop Final
1. Dina Averina – RUS – 19,35
2. Iuliia Bravikova – RUS – 19,15
3. Kseniya Moustafaeva – FRA – 18,3
4. Katsiaryne Halkina – BLR – 17,65
5. Viktoriia Mazur – UKR – 17,45
6. Nicol Zelikman – ISR – 17,25
7. Alina Harnasko – BLR – 16,9
8. Camilla Feeley – USA – 16,56
Katsiaryna Halkina (BLR)
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Ball Final
1. Dina Averina – RUS – 18,9
2. Viktoriia Mazur – UKR – 18,65
3. Iuliia Bravikova – RUS – 17,55
4. Alina Harnasko – BLR – 16,9
5. Axelle Jovenin – FRA – 16
6. Katsiaryne Halkina – BLR – 15,9
7. Alessia Russo – ITA – 15,35
8. Sara Llana – ESP – 13,55
5 Hoops Final
1. Azerbaïdjan 18,6
2. Italie 18,55
3. Etats-Unis 16,35
4. Ukraine 16,15
5. Pologne 15,8
6. Finlande 14,1
7. France 13,2
8. Canada 12,85
Viktoriia Mazur (UKR)
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Clubs Final
1. Dina Averina – RUS – 19,4
2. Iuliia Bravikova – RUS – 18,3
3. Alina Harnasko – BLR – 18,2
4. Katsiaryne Halkina – BLR – 17,8
5. Kseniya Moustafaeva – FRA – 16,75
6. Nicol Zelikman – ISR – 16,7
7. Camilla Feeley – USA – 15,7
8. Viktoriia Mazur – UKR – 14,5
Ribbon Final
1. Iuliia Bravikova – RUS – 18,55
2. Dina Averina – RUS – 17,6
3. Kseniya Moustafaeva – FRA – 17,05
4. Erika Zafirova – BUL – 16,5
5. Nicol Zelikman – ISR – 16,05
6. Camilla Feeley – USA – 16,05
7. Alessia Russo – ITA – 15,95
8. Katsiaryna Halkina – BLR – 15,8
Ropes and Balls Final
1. Azerbaïdjan 18,65
2. Italie 17,9
3. Ukraine 17,7
4. Espagne 16,25
5. Finlande 16,2
6. Etats-Unis 15,5
7. Hongrie 13,2
8. France 12,85
In Kiev, on Friday, March 17, was the first day of the international tournament of a series Grand Prix Deriugina Cup. The big expectation was around Rio Medallist, Anna Rizatdinova. Irina Deriugina said in a recent interview that Anna was ready for D-Cup in a fit condition, even better than in Rio.
Anna Rizatdinova shockingly came out of the competition after the first rotation.
“Anna Rizatdinova forced to cease participation in the qualifying competition Deriugina Cup Grand Prix. After their first performance with Hoop bronze medalist of the Olympics in Rio are unable to continue to participate in the competition due to the escalation of long-standing foot injury,” – said in the press release of the organizing Committee of the tournament.
Anna was the favorite to win this legendary competition.
Source: Ukropnews
Irina Blokhina and Anna Rizatdinova
How is the situation of RG in Ukraine?
Everybody is looking for the best for theirselves. I love my country even we know we don’t have the best facilities. The Rhythmic Gymnastics in Ukraine lives thanks to Albina Derugina, Irina Blokhina and Irina Derugina and of course, the coaches that work with us. They promised us a lot. But after Rio, the gymnasts who retired have nothing.
What happened with Eleonora Romanova?
Some people told me: “Our Eleonora Romanova went away from us, she’s just looking for money.” FIG didn’t let her compete for another year. Sergei Bubka tried to change this rule, just for athletes who changed their citizenship. I think that you should not forget that fast all the efforts that your coach made for you. You can’t do this. Just turn out and go to another country because they have better conditions. I don’t want to spend time with people like that. I don’t even want to talk about it.
Eleonora Romanova
What is the situation of your gymnasts after Crimea War?
Athletes are the face that represent the country. It is a real shame their salary is that low. They worked really hard but they got so little. We used to train in a 10 m tall (to ceiling) and 10 m wide place, while RG carpet is 14×14. Just for the last one and a half year we also have a sports center. It has 2 carpets but the height of the ceiling is just 7 m. We have never been spoiled by gifts and attention from the government. I would like the government to hear us.
Why this year is so special?
Albina Derugina is turning 85 years old this year. We are organizing back this year during 16th and 17th of March “Derugina Cup”. For four years, we weren’t be able to host anything. We have no sponsors. We have no idea how we are going to manage it.
Source: RGDETAILS
Dina and Arina Averina were two shining stars last weekend in Grand Prix Moscow. Dina won gold in All-Around competition and Arina, bronze medal.
Averina’s coach, Vera Shatalina is very proud of their performances since we have a different new code this year. “I am glad everything went well.”
Vera fell in love at first sight when she saw Averina twins. They were really virtuous. “Back in time, we received a call from their first coach in Nizhniy Novgorod, saying that the girls were ready for a proffesional gymnastics career. I loved how they are being demanding to themselve. I trust and love them so much. It is very rare to see this relationship between gymnast and coach.”
Dina and Arina, tell us about your personal life:
We really love gymnastics. But sometimes we even don’t have time for going out. There is no energy left for that. Sometimes we go to the cinema with our friends.
Does the friendship exist in Rhythmic Gymnastics?:
Of course it does exist. We are in touch with former gymnasts such as Alina Kabaeva, Evgeniya Kanaeva and Margarita Mamun. We even shared trainings with Kanaeva and Mamun.
How does it feel when you become a star?
Fans ask us for selfies, autographs and photographs. We like it so much.
Vera Nikolaevna Shatalina, how is the relationship between these twins?
Twins in rhythmic gymnastics is a phenomenon. They have a strong connection with each other. Today Dina was upset and asked me “why Arina didn’t take gold?”. I have never seen such a love like that. Irina Viner-Usmanova also says it is really incredible.
Do you have short or long term goals?
We are not setting up goals. We never plan too far. Everything can happen in sports: injuries, difficult times
Vera Nikolaevna Shatalina, what are their weaknesses?
They don’t have weaknesses, they have just to compete to each other.
Source: RG Details
After 7 years, Marbella arranges the 4th International Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix of the Year.
The Grand Prix will take place in Marbella, South of Spain from 31st March to 2nd April. At the same time, pre-junior competition (2005,2006,2007) “Marbella Cup” and “Andalucia Cup”, junior team competition (2002,2003,2004) will also take place.
The participants list of Grand Prix is not available for the moment but Katsiaryna Halkina, Viktoriya Mazur, Olena Dyachenko and Aleksandra Soldatova are already confirmed.
Viktoriya Mazur (UKR)
Gymnast ranked 1st to 12th on the International Ranking list or National Champions of Uzbekistan, USA, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Russia, Belarus, South Korea, Austria, Spain, Azerbaijan, Greece, Japan, France, Italy, Germany, Ukraine and Georgia could participate.
The competition venue is “Palacio de los Deportes San Pedro de Alcantara”. Closest airport is Malaga (AGP).
Katsiaryna Halkina (BLR)
Provisional Schedule:
Thursday 30th of March:
Arrival of Delegations
Friday 31st of March:
Official Trainings (Grand Prix Trainings are during the afternoon)
Saturday 1st of April:
12:30 “Marbella Cup”
16:30 “Grand Prix” (during the afternoon).
Sunday 2nd of April:
9:00″Andalucia Cup” (during the morning), 17:00 “Grand Prix Finals” (during the afternoon).
New confirmations:
Olena Dyachenko (UKR)
Tickets are already available.
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