Athens is to be in the global spotlight of Rhythmic gymnastics from 16 to 18 March, when established, as well as rising champions of the sport will present a unique performance during the international tournament “Aphrodite Cup 2018” in Palaio Faliro.
The tournament, hosted for the fourth consecutive year in the Athens Riviera, has attracted an equally large number of entries as in the previous years, as evidenced by the registration process, which is now closed.
Two hundred and thirty three (233) gymnasts will compete on the carpet of the Faliro Olympic Indoor Hall (Tae Kwon Do), in both individual and group disciplines, representing 21 countries and 4 continents (Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, India, Ireland, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kirghizstan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, USA and Greece).
Apart from the large number of participants, the 4th “Aphrodite Cup” promises an increased athletic interest, especially for the Greek fans of the sport, as it will mark the appearance of the Greek Group; Irina Ilieva’s girls will present their brand new routines, which are bound to excite audiences.
Entrance to the Faliro Olympic Indoor Hall will be free for spectators, who can expect an exciting show, in the only Rhythmic Gymnastics event held in Greece, which is also part of the official FIG calendar.
Competition Manager of “Aphrodite Cup” and former coach of the Hellenic National Team Ensemble Women, Tzeni Papadopoulou, notes “Once again, we have entries from more than 20 countries, a fact which shows that “Aphrodite Cup” is established in the minds of the global rhythmic gymnastics community. We believe we’ll live up to everyone’s expectations and organize an exceptional tournament. This will be a special opportunity for fans to get to know and love our wonderful sport. Every year, around this time, “Aphrodite Cup” brings this special “jewel”-stadium to life, filling it with gymnasts, music and a great show”.
The International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament “Aphrodite Cup 2018” is organized in collaboration between the Faliro Gymnastics Club ARMONIA, the Hellenic Gymnastics Federation and the Municipality of Palaio Faliro, under the auspices of the Prefecture of Attica and the General Secretariat for Gender Equality, with the institutional support of the Regional Development Fund of Attica.