Head coach says strength of Azerbaijani gymnasts lies in their young age

Baku, Azerbaijan, June 12 By Emin Aliyev - Trend: The strength of the Azerbaijani gymnasts lies in their young age, Mariana Vasileva, the head coach of Azerbaijani Rhythmic Gymnastics Team said. She made the remarks at the press conference dedicated to the 30th Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships to be held in Baku from June 13 to June 15. "The team's transition period was completed after Aliya Garayeva retired. Therefore, we've prepared a very young squad for this tournament. For example, the seniors will participate in this event for the first time," Vasileva noted. "We are confident that they have a great potential and our young athletes will continue to make the fans happy not just at European championships, but at World championships and Olympic games as well," she underscored. The jubilee 30th Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships will be held in the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku from June 13 to June 15. Some 258 gymnasts from 33 world's countries will compete for the nine sets of awards. Story still developing Follow us on Twitter @TRENDNewsAgency