Young gymnasts put up spectacular show in Tashkent

July 4, 2011

The 4th Children`s International Calisthenics Tournemant “Baby” brought together 266 gymnasts from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan whose performances were viewed by over 1,500 people at “Uzbekistan” Sporting Complex in Tashkent. The Tournament is organized annually by the Fund Forum and Forum Junior Sport Complex and honors every participant with prizes and presents handed by the author of the project Gulnara Karimova.

The tournament participants appeared to form a line, greeted the audience and listened to the traditional video address by Professor Irina Vinner, a prominent Russian calisthenics trainer, the president of the Russian Federation of Calisthenics and vice president of the Technical Committee of the International Calisthenics Federation. In her address, Professor Vinner thanked Gulnara Karimova for her contributions to the development of calisthenics in Uzbekistan and wished all the participants success.

The tournament program consisted of colorful solo and group performances through which the little gymnasts demonstrated commendable choreographic skills, artistic abilities and discipline. The Tashkent tournament brought together young athletes from all parts of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Grace, beauty, elegance and emotions shown by the young talents aged 4-17 made for a spectacular show.

The decorations on the arena changed within a matter of seconds, transforming into various sceneries from mysterious Samarkand and the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan, to incredible India, a dance floor and a Swan Lake. The objects the little talents used were as multifarious: balls, hula-hoops, ribbons, umbrellas, fans, ninepins and hats.

The tournament was pepped up by congratulations and performances by Uzbek pop singer Jakhongir Poziljonov, who was quickly surrounded by the tournament participants and children from the audience.

Toward the end of the tournament Professor Gulnara Karimova, the Chairperson of the Fund Forum`s Board of Trustees, presented certificates and prizes to all the participants. In addition, each participating team received sporting inventory made available by the tournament organizers.

It is noteworthy that the tournament is seen as the first step made by its participants toward big sports. The most promising participants receive further support from the Fund Forum in their creative and professional endeavors such as opportunities to participate in international competitions and to further hone their skills.