Alexander Shubin: We liked organization of the FIG Acrobatics Gymnastics World Cup

The Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation organizes very interesting gymnastics tournaments, Russian gymnast Alexander Shubin said in an interview with Vestnik Kavkaza at the sidelines of the FIG Acrobatic Gymnastics World Cup in Baku.

"We're in Baku for the first time, we really liked this city, local residents are very hospitable. Overall, everything here is very nice and cool," he noted.

“Conditions for athletes are very good - organization of competitions is at a very high level,” he said.

The first day of the FIG Acrobatic Gymnastics World Cup has kicked off in the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku today. The first day will see qualifying competitions among women’s and men’s groups, women’s, men’s and mixed pairs in balance and dynamic (tempo) exercises.

During the two-day events, gymnasts born in 2003 and older will compete in Men’s Pairs, Women’s Pairs, Mixed Pairs, Women's Groups and Men's Groups. The traditional AGF Trophy Cup will also be presented to Pairs and Groups who get the highest scores at the events.