Silver Medal for Israeli Rhythmic Gymnastics Team at European Championships
Team Achievement
The Israeli rhythmic gymnastics team celebrated a remarkable achievement, securing a silver medal in the all-around competition during the European Championships. This accomplishment follows impressive performances in their qualifying routines held on the first day of the competition.
Scoring Breakdown
The team garnered a score of 26.300 points for their combined hoop and ball routine and 23.200 points for their ribbon performance. These scores not only propelled them to the finals of both events but also contributed to Israel’s third-place ranking in the overall national standings. This result marked another opportunity for the Israeli delegation to stand on the podium.
Upcoming Finals
The team is set to compete in the finals for both routines tomorrow, building on their solid performances today. Leading the tournament was Spain, which clinched the gold medal with an outstanding score of 53.800 points. Israel’s total score of 49.500 points placed them firmly in second, while Hungary took home the bronze medal with a score of 48.150 points.
Team Composition
The composition of the Israeli team includes talented gymnasts:
- Agam Gav (Hapoel Ramat Eliyahu Rishon Lezion)
- Arina Gabuzdetsky (Maccabi Ashdod)
- Varvara Silenkov (Maccabi Tel Aviv)
- Maya Gamliel (Rhythmic Gymnastics Kfar Saba)
- Kristina Ilon Ternovski (Maccabi Kfar Pina)
- Lian Sukrovich (Ironi Holon)
The team is coached by Ayelet Zussman, Ella Samoplov, and Natasha Stefanova.
Statement from the Gymnastics Federation
In a statement from the Israeli Gymnastics Federation, they expressed their pride in the achievement: “This is the first significant competition in the new cycle, and the gymnasts, under the guidance of the professional team, have proven that Israel is on the map. We are very proud of their successes thus far and are preparing for the finals tomorrow.”
This performance not only highlights the skill and dedication of the Israeli gymnastics team but also reinforces Israel’s growing reputation in rhythmic gymnastics on the European stage