Belarusian gymnasts perform well at Crystal Rose Cup in Minsk

The Rhythmic Gymnastics Palace in Minsk played host to the traditional international tournament Crystal Rose Rhythmic Gymnastics Cup on 22-24 July.

Alina Harnasko, the Tokyo Olympic Games bronze medalist, won two gold medals in the Individual All-Around (Olympic program) and Individual (Ball) events.

Anastasiia Salos was victorious in the Hoop routine. It should be noted that the two leading Belarusian gymnasts collected a whole collection of silver and bronze medals on home ground. 

At the junior events Alina Rechkina won gold in the Ribbon routine and silver with the Hoop and Ball, and Daria Grokhotova collected three bronze medals.

Results

All in all, Belarusian gymnasts won 23 medals at the Crystal Rose Cup. The event featured 80 gymnasts from eight countries.

Honored Coach of the Republic of Belarus, Honored Worker of Physical Education, Head Coach of the National Rhythmic Gymnastics Team Irina Leparskaya was awarded the Certificate of Merit of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Belarus.

The award was presented by Acting Secretary General of the NOC of Belarus Ksenia Sankovich during the Crystal Rose closing ceremony .

“Many people know the main motto of our team, which is ‘Dreams come true!’. However, there is a second one, which is less known: ‘The worse the better’. The girls and I are used to overcoming challenges and solving all problems together in the team. We are so happy to have such facility as the Rhythmic Gymnastics Palace for training and competitions. I believe that rhythmic gymnastics will continue to please all our fans. We will continue to go forward. We are proud of our gymnasts, who in difficult times for us and you, fans, do not let us down, do not let the country down,” Irina Leparskaya noted.

Press service of the NOC of Belarus

Photos courtesy of the NOC of Belarus