The Russian rhythmic gymnastics team returned to Moscow after the World Cup

Russian athletes who returned to Moscow from the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Frankfurt am Main were greeted with flowers and gifts.

Maria Borisova, Sofia Ilteryakova and the St. Petersburg Pearl gang are the winners. For the last five years, our athletes have been excluded from the world championships, and the very first appearance brought victory and five medals. Returning to the big stage, our national team has declared itself to the whole world and proved that the Russian school, skill and desire for victory are worthy of the highest award. Everyone now has a gold medal — for first place in the team all—around - 278,300 points. Bulgaria and China have overtaken.

"The team gold is the best medal that shows that we can work, move on and improve," said Irina Gusarova, coach of Alina Kabayeva's Heavenly Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy.

Maria Borisova from St. Petersburg won three bronze medals for our national team. Under the guidance of Irina Gusarova, the gymnast won medals for exercises with a ball, clubs and a ribbon. Maria Borisova lives and trains at Alina Kabayeva's Heavenly Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy. By the way, it was Masha who brought our team the most points for the team competition — she has high marks for all four types.

"Alina Maratovna was always in touch throughout the tournament, at every exit she supported, helped and set me up for the exit, and in fact her support helped me a lot, because she has this experience of reaching such important international starts, the World Cup, and she passed this experience on to me. And he helped me a lot," said Maria Borisova, world champion in the team all—around, three-time World Championship medalist.

Sofia Ilteryakova brought silver to the Russian national team for ball practice. A gymnast from Moscow trains under the guidance of Natalia Glemba. Russia was also represented on the international stage by a group of girls from St. Petersburg. For gymnasts from the Zhemchuzhina Center, they are coached by Elena Petunina — this is the second international start.

It's great that we managed to win a medal in the team all-around. We tried very hard not to let the team and, in general, the whole country down. We hope that it worked out," said Alisa Yeremeyeva, the world champion in the team all—around.

The day before, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated our team on their victory and said that this triumph was a significant contribution to the development of the traditions of the Russian rhythmic gymnastics school. He also noted the thorough training, artistry and skill, and friendly solidarity that was presented at the main start of the season. In addition, the president wished good luck in sports. The gymnasts plan to return to training after a short rest in order to perform well at the next international competitions.
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On August 15, Russian athletes became the winners of the World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in the team all-around. According to the results of the performances, the Russians received 278,300 points. As part of the national team, gold was won by Maria Borisova, Sofia Ilteryakova, Arina Lavrenova, Alisa Yeremeyeva, Anna Nikolaeva, Sofia Solonskaya, Agata Barzekai and Daria Melnik.