Dubai Hosts Largest Rhythmic Gymnastics Competition - The GYMNASTIKA SOLO CUP 2024
Dubai recently hosted the largest rhythmic gymnastics competition in the GCC, the GYMNASTIKA SOLO CUP 2024, from May 17 to 19. The event featured 800 gymnasts from 23 countries, attracting over 6,000 spectators to the stadium and more than 10 million online viewers.
This prestigious event saw young athletes from around the globe compete alongside renowned gymnasts like Alina Harnasko and Anastasia Salos. Participants hailed from the GCC, Americas, Russia, Asia, and local gymnasts of Palestinian heritage, highlighting the event's diverse and international nature.
The GYMNASTIKA SOLO CUP 2024 offered a prize fund of 10,000 Euros, a first in the GCC, thanks to the title sponsor, SOLO, an international brand specializing in sportswear, shoes, and accessories for rhythmic gymnastics, dance, and choreography.
In the senior category, Anna Popova emerged as the top performer, winning the grand prize. Alina Harnasko took second place, with Lala Kramarenko finishing third. The presence of these globally renowned gymnasts significantly elevated the competition's prestige.
A professional team of judges with international experience ensured the highest standard of competition throughout the event. The competition concluded with a spectacular finale, the Show of Stars of World Gymnastics, featuring performances from over 19 different sports clubs. This grand finale included routines from professional artistic gymnastics, roller skating, aerial gymnastics, singers, dancers, and rhythmic gymnastics Olympic stars, leaving the audience in awe.
Anastasia Zakrevskaya, CEO of GYMNASTIKA RG Club UAE, expressed her delight, stating, "This tournament, which has brought together 23 countries and more than 10 million viewers, opens up new horizons. We are glad to be a part of this incredible story of sportsmanship and beauty."
