The Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix circuit is an annual competition of tournaments in rhythmic gymnastics open to gymnasts from all over the globe. The series consists of a number of stages in different countries in Europe. The Grand Prix circuit usually hosts some of the most watched yearly events in rhythmic gymnastics, frequently gathering some of the best gymnasts in the world. Each Grand Prix stage is held as an all-around qualification competition, followed by four apparatus finals with hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon. The final event in the circuit is commonly referred to as Grand Prix Final. The focus in each stage is on individual performances, though groups have also been allowed to compete in some stages since, at least, 1995. The Grand Prix circuit should not be confused with the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup series, which is a competition officially organized by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG), whereas the Grand Prix is neither organized nor promoted by FIG.
Varvara Filiou is a retired Greek individual rhythmic gymnast and coach. She is an eight-time (2008-2016) Greek National All-around Champion. She is one of Greece's most successful rhythmic gymnasts.
The 2012 FIG World Cup circuit in Rhythmic Gymnastics includes one category A event (Sofia) and six category B events. Apart from Corbeil-Essonnes, all events include both, individual and group competitions, with all-around competitions serving as qualifications for the finals by apparatus.
The 2011 FIG World Cup circuit in Rhythmic Gymnastics includes one category A event (Sofia) and nine category B events. With stopovers in North America, Europe and Asia, the competitions took place on January 29–30 in Montreal (CAN), March 25–27 in Pesaro (ITA), April 15–17 in Kalamata (GRE), April 23–24 in Nizhny Novgorod (RUS), April 28 – May 1 in Portimão (POR), May 6–8 in Kyiv (UKR), May 13–15 in Corbeil-Essonnes (FRA), August 20–21 in Sofia (BUL), August 26–27 in Tel-Aviv (ISR) and September 5–7 in Tashkent (UZB). Two events were open to individual athletes, two were open to groups and six were open to both individual athletes and groups. In all of the events, all-around competitions served as qualifications for the finals by apparatus. The world ranking points collected by the competitors at their best four World Cup events added up to a total, and the top scorers in each event were crowned winners of the overall series at the final event in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
The 2010 FIG World Cup circuit in Rhythmic Gymnastics includes six category A events and two category B events. With stopovers in North America and Europe, the competitions took place on January 30–31 in Montreal (CAN), March 6–7 in Debrecem (HUN), March 11–14 in Portimão (POR), March 26–28 in Kalamata (GRE), April 3–4 in Saint Petersburg (RUS), May 7–9 in Corbeil-Essonnes (FRA), May 21–23 in Minsk (BLR) and August 27–29 in Pesaro (ITA). Two events were open only to individual athletes, while six were open to both individual athletes and groups. In all of the events, all-around competitions served as qualifications for the finals by apparatus. The world ranking points collected by the competitors at their best four World Cup events added up to a total, and the top scorers in each event were crowned winners of the overall series at the final event in Pesaro, Italy.
The 2007–2008 FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup series was a series of stages where events in rhythmic gymnastics were contested. The series consisted of a two-year long competition, culminating at a final event — the World Cup Final in 2008. A number of qualifier stages were held. The top 3 gymnasts and groups in each apparatus at the qualifier events would receive medals and prize money. The organizing committees were free to host all-around competitions, but these were not eligible for the assignment of World Cup points. Gymnasts and groups that finished in the top 8 also received points which were added up to a ranking that qualified for the biennial World Cup Final.
The 2005–2006 FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup series was a series of stages where events in rhythmic gymnastics were contested. The series consisted of a two-year long competition, culminating at a final event — the World Cup Final in 2008. A number of qualifier stages were held. The top 3 gymnasts and groups in each apparatus at the qualifier events would receive medals and prize money. The organizing committees were free to host all-around competitions, but these events were not eligible for the assignment of World Cup points. Gymnasts and groups that finished in the top 8 also received points which were added up to a ranking that qualified for the biennial World Cup Final.
The 2003–2004 FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup series was a series of stages where events in rhythmic gymnastics were contested. The series consisted of a two-year long competition, culminating at a final event — the World Cup Final in 2004. A number of qualifier stages were held. The top 3 gymnasts and groups in each apparatus at the qualifier events would receive medals and prize money. Gymnasts and groups that finished in the top 8 also received points which were added up to a ranking that qualified for the biennial World Cup Final.
The 1999–2000 FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup series was a series of stages where events in rhythmic gymnastics were contested. The series consisted of a two-year long competition, culminating at a final event — the World Cup Final in 2000. A number of qualifier stages were held. The top 3 gymnasts in each apparatus at the qualifier events would receive medals and prize money. Gymnasts that finished in the top 8 also received points which were added up to a ranking that qualified for the biennial World Cup Final.
Alina Oganesyan is a German rhythmic gymnast. She won silver in the senior team category at the 2022 World Championships.
Daniella Kromm is a German rhythmic gymnast. She won silver in the senior team category at the 2022 World Championships.
The 1994 Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix circuit was a series of competitions in rhythmic gymnastics.
The 1995 Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix circuit was a series of competitions in rhythmic gymnastics.
The 1996 Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix circuit was a series of competitions in rhythmic gymnastics.
The 1999 Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix circuit was a series of competitions in rhythmic gymnastics.
The 1998 Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix circuit was a series of competitions in rhythmic gymnastics.
The 2004 Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix circuit was a series of competitions in rhythmic gymnastics.
The 2005 Rhythmic Gymnastics Grand Prix circuit was a series of competitions in rhythmic gymnastics.
