Second day of 12th FIG Acrobatic Gymnastics World Age Group Competitions kicks off in Baku (PHOTO)

Second day of 12th FIG Acrobatic Gymnastics World Age Group Competitions kicks off in Baku (PHOTO)

The second day of the 12th FIG Acrobatic Gymnastics World Age Group Competitions kicked off at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku on March 4, TurkicWorld reports.

The second qualifying round is being held for the athletes in the 12-18 age category in the first half of the day on March 4.

The tempo exercises are being demonstrated by men's and women's pairs, balance exercises – by mixed pairs and a women's group.

Following the gymnasts' performances in two qualifying rounds, the first of which was held on March 3, the finalists in each of the programs will be named.

The finalists among the men’s groups were named during the first qualifying round. Four groups from Israel (54.280 points), Russia (second team, 54.200 points), Portugal (52.240 points) and the UK (50.350 points) reached the finals.

Moreover, there will be the qualification rounds in the 13-19 age category in the afternoon on March 4. The balance exercises will be performed by men’s pairs and groups while tempo exercises will be performed by a mixed pair.

Some 438 gymnasts from 24 countries are taking part in the competitions, which have been organized by the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation for the first time.