Stiliyana Nikolova from the Iliana club won the women's all-around title at the State Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship in the "Elite" category. and "Maria Gigova" prize in Sofia. Nikolova collected 141.975 points (37.500 on hoop, 34.725 on ball, 34.600 on clubs and 35.100 on tape). Yesterday she played with a hoop and ball, and today with tape and clubs, where she made mistakes. Valentina Ivanova works with Nikolova. The champion was also presented with the "Maria Gigova" Prize, BTA reports.
The award was established in 2017 at the personal proposal of the president of the BFHG, Iliana Raeva, in connection with the 70th anniversary of Maria Gigova. The legendary Maria Gigova wrote the name of Bulgaria in golden letters in the world history of rhythmic gymnastics, becoming the first three-time absolute champion of the planet (1969, 1971 and 1973). Because of her outstanding achievements, the International Federation (FIG) declared her the number 1 gymnast of the 20th century. Stiliyana Nikolova received this award for the second year in a row and personally from Maria Gigova.
The silver medal went to Elvira Krasnobayeva from Grazia, who also showed a stable and confident game. She collected an asset of 139.750 points (32.075 on hoop, 37.100 on ball, 36.325 on clubs and 34.250 on tape). Krasnobayeva's personal trainer is Svetlana Yurievna.
Eva Brezalieva of Iliana was third with a total of 138.150 (34.525 on hoop, 34.900 on ball, 34.150 on clubs and 34.575 on ribbon). Brezalieva's personal trainer is Branimira Markova.