Alessandro Squassoni

The 2017 FIG World Cup circuit in Rhythmic Gymnastics is a series of competitions officially organized and promoted by the International Gymnastics Federation. It is one of the three tournaments in rhythmic gymnastics officially organized by FIG . The photos of this competition were taken during the stage that took place in Pesaro, Italy. The current format of the World Cup divides the tournament in a series of events staged annually. In each of the stages, the top three gymnasts or groups in each apparatus, as well as in the all-around competition, are awarded medals and prize money. The World Cup stages usually attract the best rhythmic gymnasts in the world, with a considerable number of medalists at the Olympic Games and the World Championships competing in these stages.

The 35rd edition World Rhythmic Championships, was held in Pesaro Italy, from 30 August to 3 September 2017. After nine editions of hosting a World Cup Event in Rhythmic Championships, the seaside city of Pesaro, welcome the most high profile competition on the sport's yearly calendar. More Than 260 gymnasts were registered, from 54 countries. The tournament is promoted and organized by the Fedération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG). It is one of the three tournaments in rhythmic gymnastics officially organized by FIG. It's a great show with exceptional gymnasts, the best you can find.

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The 2016 edition of the World Cup or World Cup of Rhythmic Gymnastics in Pesaro saw as many as 46 nations attend the event. Among the gymnasts that have go on the platform of the Adriatic Arena we have see the best world athletes who, next summer, will participate in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Among the athletes, the Russians Yana Kudryavtseva, Margarita Mamun and Dina Averina, Ganna Rizatdinova and Victoria Mazur from Ukraine. The French Kseniya Moustafaeva, Melita Staniouta and Halkna Katsyarina from Belarus, the Korean SonYeon Jae, the American Laura Zeng, the Austrian Nicol Ruprecht and Nazarenkova and Serdyukova from Uzbekistan.

The 2016 edition of the World Cup or World Cup of Rhythmic Gymnastics in Pesaro saw as many as 46 nations attend the event. Among the gymnasts that have go on the platform of the Adriatic Arena we have see the best world athletes who, next summer, will participate in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Among the athletes, the Russians Yana Kudryavtseva, Margarita Mamun and Dina Averina, Ganna Rizatdinova and Victoria Mazur from Ukraine. The French Kseniya Moustafaeva, Melita Staniouta and Halkna Katsyarina from Belarus, the Korean SonYeon Jae, the American Laura Zeng, the Austrian Nicol Ruprecht and Nazarenkova and Serdyukova from Uzbekistan.

The 2015 edition of the World Cup of Rhythmic Gymnastics in Pesaro took place on April 10, 11, 12. In the All Around individual competition Russian athlete Yana Kudryavtseva won the gold medal. Teammate Margarita Mamun won the silver medal. On the third step of the podium was occupied by another Russian gymnast Alexandra Soldatova. Two other Russian athletes: Arina and Dina Averina won the "Citta di Pesaro" International Tournament which takes place at the same time as the WCup.

The 2015 edition of the World Cup of Rhythmic Gymnastics in Pesaro took place on April 10, 11, 12. In the All Around individual competition Russian athlete Yana Kudryavtseva won the gold medal. Teammate Margarita Mamun won the silver medal. On the third step of the podium was occupied by another Russian gymnast Alexandra Soldatova. Two other Russian athletes: Arina and Dina Averina won the "Citta di Pesaro" International Tournament which takes place at the same time as the WCup.