Arina and Dina Mironskaya represented Austria with great honor at the World Cup in Cluj-Napoca, where the entire world elite of rhythmic gymnastics gathered on the eve of the Olympic Games in Paris. Many champions will end their athletic careers after the Olympics in Paris, so this was the last World Cup for them, and the atmosphere was fantastic! The competition was highly unpredictable, and the main intrigue unfolded among the world leaders: Stiliana Nikolova (Bulgaria), Darja Varfolomeev (Germany), and Daria Atamanov (Israel). While Darja Varfolomeev attracts attention with her body’s complexity and clear execution of criteria, Stiliana Nikolova stands out with the complexity of her routines, and Daria Atamanov is known for her purity of execution. It was an interesting dynamic, and the final standings were as follows:
1) Hoop
– Daria Atamanov (Israel) 36.45
– Stiliana Nikolova (Bulgaria) 35.2
– Margarita Kolosov (Germany) 34.95
2) Ball
– Darja Varfolomeev (Germany) 36.4
– Stiliana Nikolova (Bulgaria) 36.15
– Boryana Kalein (Bulgaria) 35.8
3) Clubs
– Darja Varfolomeev (Germany) 35.85
– Stiliana Nikolova (Bulgaria) 35.8
– Daria Atamanov (Israel) 35.2
4) Ribbon
– Taisia Onofrijchuk (Ukraine) 32.9
– Fanni Pigniczki (Hungary) 32.9
– Barbara Domingos (Brazil) 32.35
All-Around
– Stiliana Nikolova (Bulgaria) 142.9
– Darja Varfolomeev (Germany) 140.25
– Daria Atamanov (Israel) 136.35
Stiliana Nikolova, the winner of the all-around, spoke about the competition in Cluj-Napoca: “It was a great rehearsal for what awaits us at the Olympics. We are very well prepared; now it’s about the mindset and a bit of luck. My goal is to become an Olympic champion!”
Overall, Arina and Dina Mironskaya improved their skills, and their new programs have become more technically demanding. Throughout their 2023-2024 season, the sisters repeatedly outperformed the best athletes from other national teams and achieved high results, recognized by judges and spectators alike. The Mironskaya sisters also continued the tradition of conducting masterclasses to promote rhythmic gymnastics in Austria.
