Turkmenistan's rhythmic gymnastics team travelled to Guangzhou, China, to participate in the international tournament ‘EAST CUP & Olympic Stars’. This is reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan.

The selection to the national team was preceded by the national championship held in Mary velayat. The tournament gathered about 60 gymnasts from all over the country. The tournament was held under the updated FIG rules for the 2025-2028 cycle, emphasising artistry and aesthetics.

Within the framework of the championship 12 sets of awards were played. Ashgabat gymnasts won 9 gold medals (M.Ilyasova, A.Geldiyeva, L.Avanesova, F.Kambarova, L.Chorekliyeva, S.Gulberdiyeva, F.Gunaslan, M.Orazova, V.Kurdupova), one each - gymnasts from Mary (H.Akmuradova, L.Soyunova) and Balkan (M.Pomanova) velayats.

At the tournament in Guangzhou left 13 gymnasts under the guidance of head coach Firuza Ayvazova and her colleagues. Taking into account the previous successes of the national team at the tournaments in Tashkent, high results are expected from the athletes.