Azerbaijani rhythmic gymnasts compete at European Championship in Bulgaria

The 42nd European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships are being held in Varna, Bulgaria, from May 27 to 31.

Report informs that Azerbaijan's newly formed group exercise team, who competed today, failed to qualify for the final in their debut European Championship in the senior category, but placed 11th among 26 teams in the all-around with 46.650 points. The team ranked 11th in the five balls routine with 24.100 points and 15th in the three hoops and two pairs of clubs routine with 22.550 points.

Based on the combined results of individual and group exercises in the senior age category, Azerbaijan finished 15th in the team standings with 239.350 points. Individual gymnasts Fidan Gurbanli, Govhar Ibrahimova and Kamilla Seyidzada contributed to the team result.

In the individual all-around, Fidan Gurbanli scored 74.850 points and placed 32nd.

Azerbaijan is represented in the competition by Azada Atakishiyeva and Nuray Muradli in the junior individual program, and by Fidan Gurbanli, Govhar Ibrahimova, Kamilla Seyidzada and the group exercise team in the senior category.

Among juniors, Azada Atakishiyeva finished 19th in the hoop routine with 22.450 points.