Israel Finishes Fourth and Eighth at World Cup Gymnastics

Competitions Overview

The World Cup in Artistic Gymnastics held in Milan concluded today, showcasing spectacular performances from various teams. The newly formed Israeli group team, comprising Agam Gav, Arina Gabuzdatsky, Varvara Slankov, Maya Gamaliel, Kristina Ilon Ternovski, and Lian Suckerbitz, secured a commendable fourth place in the final of the mixed routine with a score of 27.100 points.

In the finals for the ribbon routine, the team finished in eighth place, achieving a score of 19.200 points. They successfully advanced to the final for the ribbon routine after scoring 22.450 points in the qualifications and also progressed to the mixed routine final, which includes hoops and balls with a qualification score of 25.550 points.

Individual Athlete Performance

In individual competition, gymnast Daniella Monitz qualified for the ribbon final with a score of 27.100 points in the preliminaries and concluded her performance in sixth place with a final score of 27.450 points.

Coaching and Team Structure

The coaching staff includes Ayelet Zussman, Ela Smoplov, and Natasha Stipenova. Ayelet Zussman and Julieta Kantalupi train the individual athletes. The team is managed by Natasha Asmolov, while individual and group competitions were judged by Ela Smoplov, with Roni Shakhori serving as the team masseur.

The performances at the World Cup reflect the team’s potential and hard work, hinting at a promising future in competitive artistic gymnastics