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French athlete: National Gymnastics Arena in Baku – a lucky place

23 July 2016 [17:05] - TODAY.AZ

French gymnast Ksenia Mustafayeva says the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku is a lucky place for her.

Mustafayeva told Trend July 23 she was pleased with her performances at the FIG World Cup Final in Rhythmic Gymnastics in Baku.

"I planned to advance to the finals in all four kinds of competitions,” she said. “I was able to perform my programs well."

She added that the support from spectators in Baku helped her greatly.

"I have performed in Baku for the third time,” she said. “I successfully performed at the Baku 2015 First European Games and I hope to perform well in the finals on July 24.”

The FIG World Cup Final in Rhythmic Gymnastics will last until July 24, giving a unique opportunity to watch the performances of eminent gymnasts from 17 countries two weeks prior to the Rio Olympics.

Twenty-six gymnasts and nine teams will compete for medals in the all-around on the first two days of competitions. Apparatus finals will be held on the event’s last day.

A traditional Gala will be held on July 24 as part of the FIG World Cup Final in Rhythmic Gymnastics in Baku.

/By Trend/

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