The FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup series is set to begin for the third successive year in Faliro for what looks to be a spectacular premiere of the 2024 season. The year’s opening leg will bring together in the Olympic Indoor Hall of Faliro from March 22 to 24 the world’s top gymnasts including Olympic and World medallists like the Italian Sofia Raffaeli, Israel’s Daria Atamanov and Alina Harnasko who is back in action. In all, 38 countries will be represented in the first World Cup of the season.
The 15-team line-up features some of the strongest Rhythmic Gymnastics countries including all the nations that medalled in the 2023 World Championships (China, Israel, Spain, and Ukraine), and traditional powerhouse Bulgaria.
Local fans will have the chance to experience a unique spectacle and cheer for the world’s finest gymnasts who are expected to shine at the upcoming Olympic Games and for the young Greek champions who aim to represent their country in Paris. Admission to the Olympic Indoor Hall of Faliro (aka Taekwondo) is free.
The Hellenic Gymnastics Federation organises the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup according to the highest standards set by the International Gymnastics Federation. Co-organisers are the Municipality of Palaio Faliro, the local club GOPF Armonia, under the auspices of the Ministry of Sports, the General Secretariat for Equality and Human Rights, the Region of Attica and the Greek National Tourism Organisation and with the Institutional Support of the Public Properties Company (ETAD). The Official Broadcaster of the event is NOVA TV.
The competition’s schedule:
Friday, March 22
11:00 – 12:57: RGI Qualifications Hoop and Ball – Group A
13:15 – 15:06: RGI Qualifications Hoop and Ball – Group B
15:45 – 17:36: RGI Qualifications Hoop and Ball – Group C
18:00 – 18:30: Opening Ceremony
18:30 – 19:15: RGG Qualifications 5 Hoops – Group A
19:30 – 20:10: RGG Qualifications 5 Hoops – Group A
Saturday, March 23
11:00 – 12:51: RGI Qualifications Clubs and Ribbon – Group B
13:05 – 14:56: RGI Qualifications Clubs and Ribbon – Group C
15:45 – 17:42: RGI Qualifications Clubs and Ribbon – Group A
18:00 – 18:40: RGG Qualifications 3 Ribbons + 2 Balls – Group Β
18:55 – 19:40: RGG Qualifications 3 Ribbons + 2 Balls – Group A
19:40 – 20:10: Award Ceremony for All-Around RGI and RGG
Sunday, March 24
15:00 – 15:36: RGI Hoop Final
15:41 – 16:17: RGI Ball Final
16:22 – 17:10: RGG 5 Hoops Final
17:20 – 17:50: Award Ceremonies for RGI Hoop, RGI Ball and RGG 5 Hoops
17:52 – 18:28: RGI Clubs Final
18:35 – 19:19: RGI Ribbon Final
19:24 – 20:19: RGG 3 Ribbons + 2 Balls Final
20:25 – 20:55: Award Ceremony for RGI Clubs, RGI Ribbon and RGG 3+2
20:55 – 21:15: Closing Ceremony