Israeli Rhythmic Gymnastics Team Wins Silver Medal at European Championship

Performance Overview

The Israeli rhythmic gymnastics team secured a silver medal in the all-around competition at the European Championship held on Saturday in Tallinn, Estonia. Under the leadership of head coach Eilat Zussman, the newly formed team showcased impressive talent and potential, positioning themselves as strong contenders for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Scoring Breakdown

During the qualifications, the team earned a score of 23.300 points in the five ribbon routine and followed with 26.300 points in the combined hoop and ball routine. Their total score of 49.500 points placed Israel in second overall for the all-around competition. The team is set to compete in two finals scheduled for the following day, having qualified based on their strong preliminary performances.

Team Roster

Representing Israel are gymnasts Maya Gamaliel, Agam Gav, Arina Gvozdecki, Varvara Slenkov, Lian Sukhrovich, and Kristina Ilon Trunovskaya. All six gymnasts are seen as promising prospects who could qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, aiming to replicate the remarkable success of the previous team in Paris.

Championship Highlights

The European Championship marked the first major competition of the new Olympic cycle, and the Israeli gymnasts distinguished themselves among the competitors. Spain took home the gold medal with an impressive total of 58.300 points, while Hungary claimed the bronze with a score of 48.150 points.

National Ranking

In the overall standings that combined the scores of individual gymnasts and the team events, Israel earned a bronze medal in the national tally of participating countries.

This achievement reflects not only the hard work and dedication of the athletes but also the promising future of Israeli rhythmic gymnastics on the international stage