SOFIA, Sept. 16 (Xinhua) — Tokyo Olympic champions Bulgaria claimed the group all-around gold on the thirty ninth FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships right here on Friday night.
The hosts’ comparatively untested new group gained 66.600 factors for the title of their debut at a world championship, adopted by Israel with 64.650 and Spain on 63.200.
Besides the medals, the three teams additionally qualify straight for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Vesela Dimitrova, head coach of Bulgaria’s group, stated she was “extremely happy”. “They fought to the end and they succeeded,” Dimitrova stated.
China gained 60.000 factors and took seventh place.
The competitions on the rhythmic worlds continues Saturday with the person all-around ultimate, that includes 18 finest gymnasts from the {qualifications} together with China’s Zhao Yating.