All-Russian Gymnastics Day

It is not for nothing that gymnastics is considered one of the most beautiful sports, which emphasizes a person’s grace, lightness, and plasticity It is not surprising that men also aspire to practice it professionally and participate in competitions The last Saturday of October is All-Russian Gymnastics Day, which began to be celebrated back in 1999 It is not surprising that it was Russia that initiated the introduction of this day, since traditionally domestic gymnasts are the strongest in the world, holding the palm in numerous international competitions for decades The initiative to establish the holiday was taken by the Russian Artistic Gymnastics Federation This sport has been around for a long time Interestingly, even the statements of some philosophers have been preserved, including the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who argued that “The gods gave people two gifts that are difficult to overestimate: music and gymnastics” Ancient Greece traditionally paid great attention to sports, and gymnastics was considered the queen among other sports disciplines Over time, interest in this sport faded a little, since people had much more serious global problems related to the need to fight for survival But starting from the 18th century, interest in the sports discipline was revived And already in 1903, championships in this sport began to be held Gymnastics was officially included in the Olympic Games program in 1984 However, we must remember that gymnastics is divided into types, for example, rhythmic, rhythmic, sports Sports is a very traumatic sport and requires significant physical preparation On the last Saturday of October, it is customary to popularize both gymnastics itself and sports in general It develops flexibility, grace, and has a huge psychological impact on a person, instilling self-confidence There are many testimonies of people who say that with the help of music and gymnastics they were able to solve serious psychological problems and get rid of blocks, because such physical activity really relieves stress True, if you practice at a professional level, you need to be prepared for serious challenges, including potential injuries Even in rhythmic gymnastics, which is considered simpler than sports gymnastics, almost none of the professional athletes managed to avoid injuries And some promising participants even had to end their professional careers because of this and return to amateur sports It is on this day, that is, the last Saturday of October, that it is customary to hold sporting events and talk about the lives of athletes Some people think that everything happens very naturally, easily However, such activity means the need to be ready to constantly go to training camps, compete, and experience not only the joy of victory, but also the bitterness of defeat Also, on this day it is customary to remember sports veterans who have retired Many of them devoted their lives to coaching, raising more and more generations of young champions Perhaps the biggest name in this area is that of Irina Viner, a famous former gymnast and then a brilliant coach, who over decades of hard coaching has raised generations of world champions Yes, not all athletes manage to achieve truly global fame, but they all deserve attention Schools, sports clubs, and sections hold competitions dedicated to this day Also, the authorities of many cities and even small towns organize traditional sporting events on this day, designed for any age audience