Thessaloniki set to welcome the future stars of artistic gymnastics at the 3rd “Horizon Cup”


Thessaloniki set to welcome the future stars of artistic gymnastics at the 3rd “Horizon Cup”

The great celebration of the young promises of artistic gymnastics, the 3rd International Tournament “Horizon Cup”, is coming this weekend (November 12-13) in order to present the future protagonists of the sport before the public of Thessaloniki and offer a unique spectacle.

A total of 150 gymnasts aged 11 to 16, from 50 clubs from Greece and eight other countries (Britain, Israel, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania), will give their best in search of  the warmest applause and medals, in a tournament which is organized by the Hellenic Gymnastics Federation and the Athletic Gymnastics Clubs Union of Northern Hellas (AESGVE).

The “Ioannis Melissanidis” Sports Hall of the National Gymnasium of Mikras is ready to welcome the participating delegations, as well as the spectators. The competition program will start as early as 9:00 in the morning and last until late in the afternoon, while the Opening Ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday at 17:00 .
Online results  will be available in real time (live score), through the https://live.horizon-cup.com webpage.

The 3rd “Horizon Cup” will also have an important social dimension and offer, thanks to the partnership with the “Agapi” – Vasiliki Komnos Association, which will inform the spectators about the prevention and early treatment of heart diseases, both in children’s sports clubs and in schools.

At the same time, at the initiative of the organizers and with the help of the Municipality of Thessaloniki, a giant screen will be placed in Aristotelous Square, from where selected highlights of the tournament will be broadcast live, together with the impressive promo video of the event and messages from the cooperating institutions, which will stimulate fans to come to Mikra and enjoy the spectacular tournament!

The 3rd International Gymnastics Tournament “Horizon Cup” is organized by the Hellenic Gymnastics Federation and AESGVE. The Region of Central Macedonia and the Municipality of Thessaloniki are co-organizers of the event, which is under the auspices of the Deputy Ministry of Sports and supported by the Municipality of Kalamaria. Alumil is the Grand Sponsor of the 3rd “Horizon Cup”.

The competition program will be as follows:

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12th

09:00 – 10:30: Pre-Junior Girls, 1st Group (vault, uneven bars)
11:00 – 12:30: Pre-Junior Girls, 2nd Group (vault, uneven bars)
13:00 – 14:40: Pre-Junior Girls, 3rd Group (vault, uneven bars)
Pre-Junior Boys, 1st Group (floor, pommel horse, rings)
15:00 – 16:50: Junior Girls / Pre-Junior Girls, 4th Group (vault, uneven bars)
Pre- Junior Boys, 2nd Group (floor, pommel horse, rings)
17:00 – 17:45: Opening Ceremony
19:00 – 20:40: Junior Girls, 5th Group (vault, uneven bars)
Junior Boys, 3rd Group (floor, pommel horse, rings)
21:00 – 22:00: Medal Award Ceremony

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13th

09:00 – 10:30: Pre-Junior Girls, 1st Group (balance beam, floor)
11:00 – 12:30: Pre-Junior Girls, 2nd Group (balance beam, floor)
13:00 – 14:40: Pre-Junior Girls, 3rd Group (balance beam, floor)
Pre-Junior Boys, 1st Group (vault, parallel bars, high bar)
15:10 – 16:50: Junior Girls / Pre-Junior Girls, 4th Group (balance beam, floor)
Pre-Junior Boys, 2nd Group (vault, parallel bars, high bar)
17:20 – 19:00: Junior Girls, 5th Group (balance beam, floor)
Junior Boys, 3rd Group (vault, parallel bars, high bar)
19:30 – 20:30: Medal Award Ceremony / Closing Ceremony

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