BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 21. The 31st Azerbaijan National Championship in acrobatic gymnastics and the 10th National Championship in aerobic gymnastics were held on Aug. 19-20 at the Yardimli Olympic Sports Complex.
The Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation said gymnasts from various age categories competed for national championship titles.
The acrobatic gymnastics program featured balance, tempo and combined exercises for children, juniors, youth and adults.
Balance and tempo exercises were held on the first day, while combined exercises took place on the second day.
The competitions drew strong interest from spectators in Yardimli. The venue was packed, with large crowds cheering and applauding the gymnasts throughout their performances, creating a lively atmosphere and providing additional motivation for the athletes.
In the women's pairs event among children, the BGM 3 team, comprising Ilaha Ahmadova and Fidan Gurbanova, won gold. The BGM 1 team, comprising Madina Mammadli and Melisa Mammadova, took silver, while the Neftchi 3 team, comprising Madina Bagizada and Daphne Isazade, won bronze.
In the women's groups event among juniors, first place went to the BGM 4 team, comprising Ayan Hajili, Aylin Mammadova and Firuza Gasimzada. The BGM 3 team, comprising Aisha Alicanova, Canan Khalilzada and Zahra Aghaverdiyeva, won silver, while the BGM 1 team, comprising Aziza Aliyeva, Nazrin Hasanovna and Kamilla Tasoyeva, took bronze.
The championship also featured competitions in aerobic gymnastics.
On Aug. 20, athletes competed in individual, trio, mixed pairs and group events in various aerobic gymnastics programs.
In the women's individual event among youth, Ayan Aghayeva won gold, while Fidan Ibrahimova took silver and Amina Mustafayeva won bronze.
Yardimli District Executive Authority head Ayaz Asgarov presented the winners with medals and diplomas at the awards ceremony.
The two-day national championships provided an opportunity for gymnasts to demonstrate their level of preparation, technical skills and teamwork.
