Russia showed its reign in rhythmic gymnastics is long from over as the country swept the competition at the first FIG Junior Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships and won all eight gold medals.

When it comes to rhythmic gymnastics, many of the top athletes and teams are from Europe, and several junior European Championship medalists and finalists will be ones to watch at the first FIG Junior Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships, especially in this pre-Olympic year.