The 30th Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships kicked off in the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on June 13.
Some 258 gymnasts from 33 countries will compete for the nine sets of awards in the tournament that is being held in Baku for the third time.
The qualifying individual junior tournaments in A, B and C groups will be held on the first day of the competitions. The athletes will perform with a ball and a hoop.
Additionally, the group teams of seniors will perform with 10 maces, as well as three balls and two ribbons today.
The official opening ceremony of the tournament will be held, on June 13.
The Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships in Baku will last till June 15.