BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 4. The World
Championships in trampoline gymnastics and tumbling are being held
in Nanjing, China, from November 4 to 8.
As reported by the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation, members of
the Azerbaijani national team are also competing for medals at the
prestigious event, which has brought together the world’s top
gymnasts.
Azerbaijan is represented in the mixed synchronized trampoline
event by 2026 World Cup series winners Seljan Mahsudova and Mahsud
Mahsudov. Mahsud Mahsudov and Huseyn Abbasov, who also hold the
same title, will compete in the men’s synchronized event. In
addition, Seljan Mahsudova and Mahsud Mahsudov will showcase their
skills in the individual event.
The national tumbling team includes two-time world champions in
the team event Mikhail Malkin, Tofiq Aliyev, Adil Hajizade and
Alexey Karatashov. The experienced gymnasts are determined to
achieve further success in both individual and team
competitions.
It should be noted that Alexey Karatashov is making his World
Championships debut in the senior category.
The first qualification day of the championships brought
successful results for Azerbaijani gymnasts. Competing in the mixed
synchronized trampoline event, Seljan Mahsudova and Mahsud Mahsudov
scored 50.250 points to secure their places in the semifinals.
Azerbaijan’s tumbling representatives also delivered confident
performances. Tofiq Aliyev topped the qualification round with a
score of 59.500 points, advancing to the next stage. Mikhail
Malkin, scoring 57.100 points, finished fourth and qualified for
the second qualification round.
Azerbaijani gymnasts also achieved a successful result in the
team competition. The national tumbling team scored a total of
87.200 points, topped the standings and secured a place in the
final.
On November 5, the individual trampoline events will get
underway. This time, Seljan Mahsudova and Mahsud Mahsudov will
represent Azerbaijan in the individual competitions.
