Young gymnasts from different cities of Ukraine, including the capital, came to the tournament in rhythmic gymnastics “Maksi Cup”. The youngest were the participants born in 2013.
Competitions were opened with bright demonstration performances. Athletes in colorful suits moved around the hall with enviable speed and flexibility. The well-known Ukrainian sportswoman, participant of two summer Olympic Games – Alina Maksimenko, impressed everybody with incredible stunts. Everyone especially remembered her joint performance with the finalist of the sixth season of the show “The Voice” Inga Ishchenko.
“This is the third traditional tournament in rhythmic gymnastics “Maksi Cup”. “Zaporizhstal” Steel Works, “Social Initiatives” LLC, the regional and city councils support it. It is very important that we educate the nation correctly – gracefully and beautifully. I want to wish athletes, that emotions do not interfere them to show good results when performing,”- said Vladimir Kolomiets, Sales Director of PJSC “Zaporizhstal”
The tournament “Maksi Cup”, as always, showed a very serious level. The students of Youth Sports School No. 5 distinguished themselves by demonstrating top results.
The final and most solemn chord of the competition was the ceremony of awarding the athletes. The best gymnasts received diplomas, cups and medals.