Russian Gymnast Wins Gold at European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships

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15-year-old Sofia Ilteryakova scored 29.900 points, earning her first medal at the European Championships.At the competition in Bulgaria, Russian athletes competed under their national flag and anthem for the first time in years.The team nearly missed the championships after Bulgarian aviation authorities denied permission to a charter flight from Istanbul to Varna carrying Russian athletes.WorldRussian Gymnastics Team Reaches Bulgaria After Transfer Issues in Istanbul26 May, 11:40 GMT

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