Rhythmic gymnastics is a great sport for girls who want to become the owners of a beautiful figure and posture, and also to develop flexibility and musicality. However, if you decide to practice this sport professionally, then it will be useful to know the information about competitions in rhythmic gymnastics.
Competitions are held in three directions: all-around, separate kinds and group exercises.
Fundamental rules:
- The championship in rhythmic gymnastics is held on a special carpet, the size of 13x13 m.
- Performing is necessary with special objects, they can be of one or two kinds.
- At the Olympics gymnasts compete in all-around, which includes 4 classic exercises.
- The performance goes under the orchestral soundtrack.
- The maximum number of points that an athlete can receive is 20.
- Assessments are made by 3 brigades of judges. The difficulty is assessed by 2 subgroups for two judges, artistry is assessed by 4 judges, and the performance is also assessed by 4 judges. The total amount is calculated as follows: the sum of assessments of subgroups of judges for difficulty is divided in half and the result is added balls for artistry and performance.
- Great attention should be paid to the swimsuit , to which their demands are made.
Important events
In 2013, the championship in rhythmic gymnastics was held in Kiev, in which the Russian team took 6 gold medals. In August 2013, the World Cup in Rhythmic Gymnastics took place in St. Petersburg, 200 athletes from all over the world participated in it. In such tournaments in rhythmic gymnastics, athletes who professionally engage in this sport can take part. There are a lot of such competitions and they pass, both inside the country and at the international level. The most famous sportswomen in this sport are Alina Kabaeva, Eugene Kanaeva, Irina Chashchina.