The first time two teams from Azerbaijan have topped the tables at the end of a World Cup season, with mixed pair Raziya Seyidli and Aghasif Rahimov, and men’s pair Daniel Abbasov and Murad Rafiyev triumphing the 2024 FIG Acrobatic Gymnastics World Cup series in their categories.

The rankings are based on results of the World Cup stops in Burgas (BUL), Maia (POR), and Rzeszow (POL), with pairs and groups earning ranking points based on their placements in World Cup competition. First-place finishes earned 30 points, second place 25, third 20, and so on.

2023 series champions Seyidli and Rahimov earned golds for elegant performances in Burgas and Rzeszow, as well as silver in Maia (POR), giving them a total of 875 points. Abbasov and Rafiyev also earned 30 points for a top finish in Maia, as well as silver in Burgas and bronze in Rzeszow, for 75 points.

Azerbaijani acrobatic gymnasts are ready for action in the forthcoming Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships to take place in Guimarães, Portugal on September 12-15.