The Bulgarian women’s team secured the gold medal in the Cross Battles at the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Sunday. The squad, consisting of Sofia Ivanova, Margarita Vasileva, Magdalena Minevska, Emilia Obretenova, Raya Bozгilova, and Magdalena Valkova, achieved a final score of 27.350 for their routine, which incorporated three hoops and two pairs of clubs. The Russian contingent (operating under neutral status) finished in second place with 27.050 points, followed by Israel, which placed third with 26.800 points.
European Gymnastics President Farid Gayibov presented the Bulgarian gymnasts with the award and a check for EUR 10,000. This victory marked the conclusion of the Bulgarian national team’s participation in the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Cup, where they accumulated a total of four medals—one gold and three silvers. Previously, Aleksandra Petrova and Dea Emilova had secured three silver medals in the junior women’s apparatus finals, and the team had also won the Junior Team CrossBattles.
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Congratulations to the Bulgarian team on the gold medal win!
What specific criteria or format define the “Cross Battles” event in European Rhythmic Gymnastics?