UAE EMERGE WITH FLYING COLOURS AT THE GRAND PRIX DERIUGINA CUP, KIEV

Dubai, 28 March 2017 – Gymnasts from DuGym Rhythmic Gymnastics representing United Arab Emirates (UAE) made yet another great triumph at an International competition. This time around, it was at the Grand Prix Deriugina Cup in Kiev, Ukraine. For starters, Grand Prix in the world of Gymnastics is closely placed next to the World Cups and Olympics. The Deriugina Cup in Kiev was established 22 years ago and is considered to be one of the grandest stages for Rhythmic Gymnastics which upholds a lot of great traditions.

The 22nd edition of the Grand Prix Deriugina Cup had participants from 28 countries around the world and Rhythmic Gymnasts from UAE was successful enough to grab two Silver medals, making 2017 start on a great note. It was Pask Elizabeth and Young Evin who made this dream-like achievement a reality for UAE. This victory also means that the standards have been set higher for all the ambitious gymnasts from our country for this year.
“It was a great experience to compete at the Grand Prix, which was one of my dreams with which I grew up. Apart from competing at the International competition, I was also able to learn a lot from the well-known Rhythmic Gymnasts who attended the Deriugina Cup”, stated Pask Elizabeth, DuGym RG gymnast who won second place in Pre-Junior Competition 2007-2008 category.

During the competition, UAE as a country was standing out. Many gymnasts were asking about Dubai and UAE. We were also able to have new friends and learn from them during the International competition. They have agreed to visit Dubai during the DuGym Cup later this year, remarked Young Evin, the winner of second place in Pre-Junior Competition 2005-2006 category.

Director and head coach of DuGym Rhythmic Gymnastics, Angel Ebru Ilgaz, stated that “the victory at Kiev, Deriugina Cup for UAE is one of the greatest title achievements. Gymnasts from our country don’t get many chances to participate at Grand Prix as there is no Gymnastics Federation in UAE. Ten years ago when I started the first rhythmic gymnastics club in UAE there weren’t much attention or participants for this Olympic sport”. DuGym Rhythmic Gymnastics club, established in 2006 and was the first Rhythmic Gymnastics (RG) club in UAE.

“Great titles wins in the recent past by DuGym Rhythmic Gymnasts is keeping UAE in the limelight as a great competitor with many Emirati and expat talents”, said Angel,  This is also giving parents inspiration and enthusiasm to train their girls from young age. DuGym RG team is now preparing for the next great International Competition, Salut Cup in Toronto in April.
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Deriugina Cup 2017, as always was one of the brightest sporting event. In March, the prestigious tournament was well timed to celebrate the anniversary of legendary coach, Hero of Ukraine, President of Ukrainian Federation of Rhythmic Gymnastics - Albina Deriugina who turned 85 years. Apart from the Deriugina Cup competitive programmes attended by leading gymnasts from around the world, participants and viewers from all over the world were able to witness an awesome gala performance which featured well-known artists including Irina Deriugina and Irisha Blokhina.

Scores
Pre-Junior Competition (2005-2006):

1. Slancheuskaya Palina, Belarus (23.500)
2. Young Evin, UAE (18.050) 

Pre-Junior Competition (2007-2008):

1. Meysembourg Lilly, Netherlands (15,750)
2. Pask Elizabeth, UAE (14,450)

 
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