BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 4. The World
Championships in trampoline gymnastics and tumbling are taking
place in Nanjing, China, from November 4 to 8.
According to the Azerbaijan Gymnastics Federation, members of
the Azerbaijani national team are also competing for medals at the
prestigious event, which has brought together some of the world’s
strongest gymnasts.
Azerbaijan is represented in the mixed synchronised trampoline
event by 2026 World Cup series winners Seljan Mahsudova and Maqsud
Mahsudov. Maqsud Mahsudov and Huseyn Abbasov, who hold the same
title, are competing in the men’s synchronised event. Seljan
Mahsudova and Maqsud Mahsudov will also showcase their skills in
the individual event.
The national tumbling team includes two-time world champions in
the team event, Mikhail Malkin, Tofig Aliyev, Adil Hajizada and
Alexey Karatashov. The experienced gymnasts are determined to
achieve further success in both individual and team
competitions.
The first qualification day of the championships proved
successful for Azerbaijani gymnasts. Seljan Mahsudova and Maqsud
Mahsudov, competing in the mixed synchronised trampoline event,
scored 50.250 points to qualify for the semi-finals.
Azerbaijan’s tumbling representatives also delivered confident
performances. Tofig Aliyev topped the qualification round with
59.500 points, advancing to the next stage. Mikhail Malkin finished
fourth with 57.100 points, securing his place in the second
qualification round. Alexey Karatashov, who is making his World
Championships debut in the senior category, also qualified for the
second round with 54.400 points.
Azerbaijani gymnasts also achieved a strong result in the team
competition. The national tumbling team scored a total of 87.200
points, securing qualification for the final from first place in
the standings.
On November 5, the individual trampoline events will begin.
Seljan Mahsudova and Maqsud Mahsudov will represent Azerbaijan in
the individual competitions.
