The Celestial Grace international rhythmic gymnastics tournament in Sochi is an excellent practice for athletes in the isolated conditions of Russian sports, the president of the All-Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation Irina Viner told .
The Celestial Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament will be held from December 2 to 4, 2022 in Sochi. Gymnasts will participate in the all-around competition, the program includes exercises with a rope, a hoop, a ball, a mass and a ribbon. Five Russians will participate in the competition – Lala Kramarenko, Maria Borisova, Anastasia Guzenkova, Maria Pobedushkina and Vladislav Sharonova.
– Difficult to distinguish the favorites, we have five of our girls, they were preparing and should show their best performances.
— What do you think of Lala Kramarenko’s prospects in this tournament?
– She recently won the All-Russian Spartakiad, there were strong competitors, but still there is a big difference between these tournaments.
– What do you think of the tournament in general, do you plan to attend?
— Yes, I’m already here, and speaking of the tournament, I would like to say that it is good practice in the isolated conditions of our sport.
Russian gymnasts have been banned from participating in competitions organized under the auspices of the FIG.
Source : MatchTV
