Kononova won the all-around GRAND PRIX. Alina Kabayeva Cup of Champions"

St. Petersburg has become the world capital of elegance, hosting a grandiose international rhythmic gymnastics tournament. "THE GRAND PRIX. The Alina Kabayeva Cup of Champions brought together the best athletes from 19 countries.

The winners of the all-around individual and group programs have already been determined. Alina Kabayeva, a pupil of the Heavenly Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy, is among the best. Roman Ishmukhametov, a correspondent of Izvestia, told about the most striking performances in.

This is more than a sport — there is poetry in every element, the energy of plasticity and grace, excitement before the start and the emotions of the fans, which motivate and give strength.

"THE GRAND PRIX. The Alina Kabayeva Cup of Champions is being held in St. Petersburg for the first time — this is where artistic gymnastics appeared in its modern form. But the prototype of the most beautiful Olympic discipline originated in Antiquity. The long path of development of a sport bordering on art has been described in the language of classical dance and plastic arts.

The invited guests of honor remind about the status of the tournament.

"These events have been held since 2012, and the competitions are very prestigious," said Oleg Belozerov, President of the Russian Gymnastics Federation, CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Russian Railways.

19 flags are brought into the hall according to the number of participating countries. St. Petersburg hosts gymnasts from the sports family of the CIS, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.

"I'm so glad to be here, and I really like Russian rhythmic gymnastics," admitted the participant of the GRAND Prix. Alina Kabayeva Cup of Champions" by Hannah Wiesner from Hungary.

"All the competitions that Alina Kabayeva holds are wonderful. This is not my first time participating, and I really like everything," added Cuban athlete Isabella Maria Rojas Rojas.

"This year's first international rhythmic gymnastics competition, held in Russia, features girls aged 16 and over. Time after time, they improve their programs on the training mat, and here, as we can see, they practice classical choreography — this is an important part of the training," the correspondent explained.

The GRAND PRIX is attended by pupils of the Academy of Rhythmic Gymnastics "Heavenly Grace" Alina Kabayeva. The Olympic champion watches the training and gives advice — she knows exactly how to support the athletes, and this engagement always gives results.

"Do it element by element, Eve, and that's it. Don't rush anywhere," advises Alina Kabayeva to gymnast Eva Kononova.

Eva Kononova, judging by the result, listened to everything, because she won gold in the all-around. The champion's coaches are Evgenia Eliseeva and Olga Minigalina. Eva performed flawlessly to both the "Moonlight Sonata" and the dance hit in the ribbon exercise. It is quite difficult to achieve a high pace with this subject, but Eva succeeded.

"The mood is only positive, the feelings, of course, are also only positive. Of course, I really want to thank Alina Maratovna, the entire Academy, Heavenly Grace, everyone who helped me, my coaches," said the winner of the all—around Grand Prix. Cup of Champions named after Alina Kabayeva" Eva Kononova.

Another pupil of the Academy, Arina Kovshova, who recently won gold in the individual all—around at the Russian Championships, took second place at this start. Arina is coached by Elizaveta Chernova. It seems that in her exercise with maces the whole passion of Spain lies, and with a ribbon, to the music of Sviridov, Arina seems to be weaving an artful lace.

"I'm not happy with everything today. I will work," the silver medalist in the all-around Grand Prix assured. Cup of Champions named after Alina Kabayeva" by Arina Kovshova.

Alina Kabayeva also helped Arina prepare for an important start.

The bronze medal went to Natalia Usova, a gymnast from Uzbekistan. The competition is the highest. Four teams of judges literally examine and evaluate each component of the exercise in great detail. Artistry is as important as technical excellence.

"It should be so original that they are applauded by the audience. This is choreography, everything should be built in one line," said the Deputy Chief Judge of the Grand Prix. Cup of Champions named after Alina Kabayeva" Natalia Lashchinskaya.

On the first day of the start, medals were awarded in the all-around and in group exercises. The gold went to the St. Petersburg team, the silver will go to Uzbekistan, and the group matches from Kyrgyzstan are in third place.

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