Azerbaijani stage of the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Cup will give Indian gymnasts a very important experience, coach of the Indian national team, Praveen Shinde, said today in an interview Vestnik Kavkaza.
"It's the first time we're represented at such a high level. I saw performances of other teams, they are very strong, which means that participation in this World Cup will give us a very important experience of competing at the highest level, as well as experience in terms of organization of tournaments. So it will help Indian gymnasts to become better," 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.
