The Bulgarian ensemble with a bronze medal at the World Championships
The Bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics ensemble won the prestigious third place in the 5-ball routine final during the World Championships in Frankfurt, Germany. The Bulgarian grace showed class and emotion that took them to the podium among the strongest in the world.
"The highly dance-oriented composition of our girls was duly appreciated by the judges, cementing Bulgaria's place in the world elite."
Technical indicators of the success
- Total score: 28.400 points
- Difficulty: 13.500
- Execution: 7.100
- Artistry: 7.800
The team, consisting of Rachel Stoyanov, Margarita Vasileva, Magdalena Minevska, Magdalena Valkova, Raya Bozhilova, and Emilia Obretenova, performed excellently under the guidance of Vesela Dimitrova. The gold medals went to the Brazilian team (29.450), and the silver was taken by Olympic champion China (28.900).
Important highlights from the championship
This award is the third for Bulgaria after the successes of Stiliana Nikolova in the all-around and the team competition. More finals are ahead, including the routine with three hoops and two pairs of clubs, where the Bulgarian competitors will again fight for medals.