Portuguese tumbling gymnast: Happy to win silver at Baku World Cup

By  Trend

Portuguese gymnast Raquel Pinto says she is very happy for winning a silver medal at the World Cup in Trampoline Gymnastics and Tumbling in Baku.

"I did not expect it as I was testing new elements. But everything turned out just excellent,” she told Trend.

“I really liked the Baku National Gymnastics Arena. I especially liked the hall design, the lighting and the fact that during the athletes’ performances, music related to their countries was performed.”

The second day of the new Olympic cycle’s first World Cup in Trampoline Gymnastics and Tumbling kicked off at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku.

The finals in men’s and women’s individual and synchro pairs programs in trampoline gymnastics and tumbling are taking place Feb. 19.

Eighty-five gymnasts representing 15 countries are taking part in the World Cup.