First VP congratulates Azerbaijani gymnasts on successful performance at Paris Olympics

Azerbaijan’s First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva has congratulated the Azerbaijani rhythmic gymnastics team in group exercises for achieving a historic result at the Summer Olympic Games on her social media accounts.

"Kudos! I am proud of you! Dear gymnasts, the progress achieved through your hard work, perseverance and desire to be the best is evident! Thank you for your skill, determination to win and the elegant execution of the most complex elements! I wish you new victories and achievements! I love you!" Mehriban Aliyeva said, Caliber.Az reports, citing Azertag.

The team consisting of Zeynab Hummatova, Darya Sorokina, Laman Alimuradova, Gullu Agalarzade and Yelizaveta Luzan took 5th place in Paris, the best result of the team at the Olympics.

The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the 33rd Olympiad and branded as Paris 2024, is an ongoing international multi-sport event taking place from 24 July to 11 August 2024 in France.

The Paris Olympics sees the return of sports such as baseball/softball and karate, which were introduced in Tokyo 2020. New additions include skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing, and breaking (breakdancing), reflecting a trend towards youth-oriented and urban sports.

 

 

 

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