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20 Apr 2026, 15:47 GMT+10
Russian rhythmic gymnasts have won four medals in Baku - two silvers and two bronzes - while competing under neutral status
On April 18, the reigning Russian national champions - who train at Alina Kabaeva's Sky Grace Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy - took bronze in the all-around group competition at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup which has now concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan. The team was made up of Alyona Seliverstova, Alina Proshchalykina, Zlata Remchukova, Nelli Reutskaya and Nicole Andronchik.
Their routine with three hoops and two pairs of clubs was performed cleanly and at a high level, without major errors. The group scored 26.350 for the exercise, finishing with a total of 52.900 points.
Israel won gold with 54.300 points, while Spain placed second on 54.050.
The same Russian lineup also claimed silver in the group event with three hoops and two pairs of clubs, earning 26.750 points. Spain took first place in that discipline with 27.950.
The Russian group also leaves Baku with the AGF Trophy for the highest execution score.
The team was personally prepared for the tournament by Olympic champion Alina Kabaeva, who remained in contact with the athletes throughout the competition. The routine was developed with choreographer Irina Zenovka
On April 19, 15-year-old Sofia Ilteryakova added two more medals to the Russian tally, taking silver in the clubs event and bronze in hoop. In clubs, she was beaten only by Olympic champion Darya Varfolomeyeva.
In total, the Russian gymnasts finished the Baku World Cup stage with two silver medals and two bronze medals.
They competed at the tournament under neutral status.
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