A Ukrainian woman has won the individual all-around at the opening round of the World Cup in rhythmic gymnastics in Sofia, the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine has announced.
From April 4 to 6, the Bulgarian capital Sofia is hosting the opening stage of the World Cup in rhythmic gymnastics as part of the new competition season. Ukraine is represented at the tournament by two gymnasts in the individual competition and the national team in group exercises.
Taisiya Onofriichuk, a participant of the Paris Olympics, won the individual all-around. She was 3.8 points ahead of her closest rival from Bulgaria and won a gold medal at the World Cup for the first time in her career.
This is the 16-year-old Ukrainian’s fourth consecutive victory in the all-around this season, having previously won gold three times at the Grand Prix.
