Pyatigorsk athlete Anastasia Gekalova will perform at the World Gymnasium U18

Pupil of sports school No. 1 of Pyatigorsk Anastasia Gekalova was among the participants of the World Summer Gymnasium (U18) 2026 - the largest international competitions for young athletes. This was told by the mayor of Pyatigorsk Dmitry Voroshilov.

The Gymnasium will be held in Rio de Janeiro from December 3 to 8. The tournament brings together talented athletes from all over the world and is considered an important stepping stone to great sports peaks.

Dmitry Voroshilov wished Anastasia and her coach Sergey Rudakov good luck and confidence, as well as decent results. Pyatigorsk, he said, will root for their own.

In parallel, the All-Russian Athletics Federation is voting for the best athletes and coaches by the end of 2026. Gekalova participates in the fourth nomination - "Rising Star of Athletics" (junior women under 20 years and girls under 18 years).