Damascus Hosts Republic Championship for Rhythmic Gymnastics
The Al-Jalaa Sports City in Damascus recently hosted the Republic Championship for Rhythmic Gymnastics, drawing a wide field of 80 participants. The competition spanned various age categories, ranging from young sprouts to the senior women’s division.
Youssef Al-Tabbaa, President of the Gymnastics Federation, emphasized the high level of skill displayed during the event. He noted that the championship provided a vital opportunity to observe and evaluate the performance of gymnasts across all age groups. The competitions were held under the supervision of international expert Anna Severina, who presided over the judging panel.
In conjunction with the tournament, the Gymnastics Federation organized a specialized course in judging and coaching, also led by Severina. Participants in this program were integrated into the event’s judging staff, a move designed to empower new personnel and provide them with direct, practical experience in the sports field.
The tournament results highlighted the performance of athletes across multiple levels and divisions:
In the sprouts category, Tia Darwish, Sara Jamran, and Sandy Merhi led levels A, B, and C, respectively.
In the young girls 1 competition, Anastasia Hanounik secured the top spots in level A. Lia Haj Saleh led the level B category, while Alice Tafakji took the lead in level C. In the young girls 2 category, Maya Helou, Zeinab Asfahani, Loulia Subhi, Tia Hassan, and Zeina Assaf distinguished themselves by achieving first-place finishes across various apparatuses and levels.
In the junior category, Farah Abu Bakr topped level A. Performance in levels B and C was led by Milita Salman, Ruby Ajaj, Lian Ibrahim, and Ronyar Arnout.
The senior women’s category featured a high level of competition. Alisar Hanounik claimed the top position in level A across the ball, hoop, clubs, and ribbon apparatuses. Sara Al-Ali led level B, and Hala Nasser secured first place in level C for both the individual all-around and apparatus categories.
Source: Syria Focus Arabic
