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FIG keeps Russia and Belarus barred from int’l tournaments

FIG keeps Russia and Belarus barred from int’l tournaments

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has extended sanctions against athletes and sports officials representing Russia and Belarus, the FIG said. The FIG Executive Committee gathered for a meeting in Switzerland’s Lausanne …

FIG cancels holding Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Baku

FIG cancels holding Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Baku

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) announced the cancellation of holding the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Azerbaijan’s Baku city, which was scheduled for March 4-7, 2021, according to the FIG website. The …

FIG to announce dates of its congress at next meeting

FIG to announce dates of its congress at next meeting

The final decision of the Executive Committee (EC) of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) on the dates of the FIG Congress is expected to follow at its next meeting, European Gymnastics President Farid Gayibov said, according to the …

Aerobic Gymnastics World Championship in Baku postponed to 2021

Aerobic Gymnastics World Championship in Baku postponed to 2021

The Executive Committee of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) held a meeting by video conference on April 9, 2020 to discuss the major issues raised by the change of dates and the impact of the current global health crisis on …

Sabina Tashkenbaeva: I adore Baku!

Sabina Tashkenbaeva: I adore Baku!

Baku is a wonderful city for gymnasts, Uzbek gymnast Sabina Tashkentenbaeva said in an interview with the Vestnik Kavkaza correspondent after her performance in the qualifying exercises with a ribbon at the 37th World Rhythmic Gymnastics …

Larisa Sidorova: AGF works faultlessly

Larisa Sidorova: AGF works faultlessly

The Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation works faultlessly, a trainer of the Japanese gymnast Chisaki Oywa, Larisa Sidorova said in an interview with the Vestnik Kavkaza correspondent on the sidelines of the 37th World Rhythmic Gymnastics …

AGF friendly welcomes gymnasts, Julia Ivanova says

AGF friendly welcomes gymnasts, Julia Ivanova says

The Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation friendly welcomes foreign gymnasts, Lithuanian gymnast Yulia Ivanova said in an interview with a Vestnik Kavkaza correspondent after her performance in qualifying exercises with clubs at the 37th World …

Baku gymnastics arena is beautiful, Neringa Masionite says

Baku gymnastics arena is beautiful, Neringa Masionite says

There is a wonderful arena in Baku, Lithuanian gymnast Neringa Masionite said in an interview with a Vestnik Kavkaza correspondent after performing in qualifying exercises with clubs at the 37th World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in …

Nicole Zelikman tells about Baku roots

Nicole Zelikman tells about Baku roots

On the third day of the 37th World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Baku, Israeli gymnast Nicole Zelikman told Vestnik Kavkaza what connects her with Azerbaijan. “My whole family was born here in Baku: grandparents, father and …