The 42nd European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship is taking place in Varna, Bulgaria, from May 27 to 31.

Offsideplus.az reports that the newly formed Azerbaijan group gymnastics team finished 11th out of 26 teams in the senior all-around, scoring 46.650 points in their debut. The team ranked 11th in the 5 balls program (24.100 points) and 15th in the 3 hoops and 2 pairs of clubs routine (22.550 points).

In the team standings, which combine senior individual and group results, Azerbaijan placed 15th with 239.350 points, driven by performances from individual gymnasts Fidan Gurbanli, Govhar Ibrahimova, and Kamilla Seyidzade.

In the individual all-around, Fidan Gurbanli finished 32nd with 74.850 points.

Meanwhile, junior gymnast Azada Atakishiyeva took 19th place in the hoop routine with 22.450 points.