Natela Bolataeva: World Cup in Baku characterized by unusual atmosphere

The organizers of the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup managed to create an unusual atmosphere at the tournament, the Georgian gymnast Natela Bolataeva said, speaking with the correspondent of Vestnik Kavkaza after performing with a ball and a hoop.

"We like the hall very much, it's a pleasure to perform here, there is an unusual atmosphere here. It's a great joy to arrive here," she noted.

According to the gymnast, she likes a great organization of gymnastic competitions in Baku. "The gym is beautiful and nice. It's unusual that we always perform with the lights on, but there is only one area under a bright light here. It is unusual for us, but we like it," the gymnast said.

Answering the question about her favorite apparatus, Bolatayeva explained that everything depends on training.

The FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup will be held in Baku on April 28-30. Participation of 94 gymnasts from 21 countries is expected in the event, 37 of them will perform in the individual program, while 57 gymnasts will take part within the teams of group exercises. Athletes will compete for 8 medal sets.