Gymnast Ilteriakova wins European Championship in hoop exercises

TASS · 🇷🇺 public Russia · May 31, 2026 · 111 words

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Russian gymnast Sofia Ilteriakova won the individual hoop final at the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Varna, Bulgaria. The article lists the medal standings for the Russian team and notes that this event marks the return of Russian gymnasts competing under their national flag after a five-year hiatus.

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What happened

Russian Sofia Ilteriakova won the individual hoop final at the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.

Why it matters

Second place went to Belarusian Alina Gornosko (29.800), and third to Italian Sofia Raffaeli (29.500).

Common ground

This is the Russian team’s second gold medal at the European Championships.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Ilteriakova scored 29.900 points.”

CORROBORATED

Web search results specifically mention Sofia Ilteriakova received 29.900 points for her hoop program.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships was the 42nd edition of the Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships. The competition took place on 27-31 May 2026 at the Palace of Culture and Sp…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Rhythmic_Gymnastics_Europ…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Below is a list of notable rhythmic gymnastics international events scheduled to be held in 2026 as well as the medalists.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_in_rhythmic_gymnastics

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sofia Alekseevna Ilteriakova (Russian: София Алексеевна Ильтерякова; off. sp.: Sofiia Ilteriakova; born 7 August 2010) is a Russian individual rhythmic gymnast. On national level, she is the 2026 Rus…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofia_Ilteriakova

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Claim 2: “third to Italian Sofia Raffaeli (29.500).”

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Multiple web search results (including Facebook and other news snippets) confirm Sofia Raffaeli placed third in the hoop final with a score of 29.500.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 7, 2026 · Italian gymnast Sofia Raffaeli made it to the podium at the 2026 European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Varna! With a score of 29.500, ...
https://www.facebook.com/gymeditionig/posts/congratulations-…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 31, 2026 · With a score of 29.500, she placed third in the hoop final. Congratulations to her! . Maria Mazzei and 5.4K others. 5.4K reactions ·. 299 ...
https://www.facebook.com/eurovisionsport.tv/posts/sofia-raff…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 30, 2026 · With a score of 29.500, she placed third in the hoop final. ... very good hoop routine for Sofia Raffaeli, achieving a score of 29.600 at ...
https://www.facebook.com/gymeditionig/posts/italian-gymnast-…

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Claim 3: “Previously, junior Yana Zaikina won the ribbon event.”

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Multiple web search results confirm Yana Zaikina won the gold medal in the ribbon event at the Junior European Championships in Varna.

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web search NEUTRAL — Yana Alekseevna Zaikina is a Russian individual rhythmic gymnast.In the spring of 2026 at the Russian junior championships, she won silver medals in all-around,[11] clubs, and hoop and a bronze in rib…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yana_Zaikina

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web search NEUTRAL — Russian gymnast Yana Zaikina took gold in the ribbon event at the 2026 European Junior Championships in rhythmic gymnastics, held in Varna, Bulgaria.
https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/05/28/ukrainian-gymnasts-cove…

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web search NEUTRAL — The representative of Russia, Yana Zaikina, won the ribbon exercises at the Junior European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships. The competition was held on May 28 in Varna, Bulgaria.Zaikina scored 26,0…
https://en.iz.ru/en/2105654/2026-05-28/gymnast-zaikina-won-g…

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Claim 4: “Russian Sofia Ilteriakova won the individual hoop final at the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.”

CORROBORATED

Multiple web search results confirm Sofia Ilteriakova won the hoop exercises at the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.

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Claim 5: “This is the Russian team’s second gold medal at the European Championships.”

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Cross-references from TASS confirm the Russian team won two gold medals.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Overall, the Russian team has won two gold, two silver, and two bronze medals.
https://tass.com/sports/2139217

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cross reference SUPPORTS — At that championship five years ago the Russian team of gymnasts won nine gold, two silver and two bronze medals finishing at the top of the overall medal standings, followed by Israel in 2nd place (t…
https://tass.com/sports/2136741

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Claim 6: “The Russian national team also has two silver medals and one bronze.”

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One TASS source says the team won two gold, two silver, and two bronze. However, another web search result states the Russian athletes won nine medals: two gold, four silver, and three bronze. The counts for silver and bronze contradict each other.

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web search NEUTRAL — Darja Varfolomeev is a Russian-born German rhythmic gymnast. She is the 2024 Olympic all-around champion, a two-time consecutive (2023 and 2025) World ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darja_Varfolomeev

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 2, 2026 ... Russian athletes won nine medals: two gold, four silver, and three bronze, finishing ahead of the Bulgarian and Israeli teams. On the final day ...
https://www.facebook.com/russianhouse.chennai/posts/the-russ…

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web search NEUTRAL — hide. Medal record. Rhythmic Gymnastics. Representing Russia and RGF. Event, 1st, 2nd, 3rd. World Championships, 5, 6, 5. European Championships, 9, 0, 1. Grand ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arina_Averina

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Claim 7: “are the first major international competition for Russian gymnasts after a five-year pause where they are competing under the flag of their country.”

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This specific detail regarding the five-year pause and competing under the national flag is only reported in the TASS cross-reference provided.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — are the first major international competition for Russian gymnasts after a five-year pause where they are competing under the flag of their country.
https://tass.com/sports/2139217

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Claim 8: “Second place went to Belarusian Alina Gornosko (29.800)”

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While Wikipedia confirms Alina Harnasko is a Belarusian gymnast, the specific result of 29.800 in this hoop final is not corroborated by the provided evidence snippets.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alina Aliaksandraŭna Harnasko (Belarusian: Аліна Аляксандраўна Гарнасько; Russian: Али́на Александро́вна Горносько́; born 9 August 2001) is a Belarusian individual rhythmic gymnast. She is the 2020 Ol…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alina_Harnasko

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web search NEUTRAL — Alina Saad Habba (born March 25, 1984) is an American lawyer and political advisor who was named acting United States attorney for the District of New Jersey in July 2025, having previously served in …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alina_Habba

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web search NEUTRAL — A collection of Alina’s official music videos. Each song is paired with moving visuals to reflect the emotions, moments, and quiet stories behind the music. ...
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPccgzrWz4h-_cKzEseYY…

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Claim 9: “The European Championships taking place in Varna from May 27 to 31”

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Wikipedia and multiple web search results confirm the event took place in Varna from May 27 to 31, 2026.

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web search NEUTRAL — May 30, 2026 · The Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships 2026 head to Varna, Bulgaria from 27-31 May, bringing together Europe's top rhythmic gymnasts ...
https://eurovisionsport.com/en/explore/competition/20260530e…

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 21, 2026 · As per European Gymnastics, the 2026 edition will be held between 27 and 31 May. ... Rhythmic gymnastics competitions are planned to be held ...
https://www.facebook.com/rhythmicgymnastics.de/posts/ticket-…

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web search NEUTRAL — European Championships in Rhythmic Gymnastics 2026 runs May 27, 2026 – May 31, 2026 in Varna, Bulgaria — live schedule, TV channel, latest news, ...
https://www.sportbusy.com/events/european-championships-in-r…

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Claim 10: “The tournament took place in Bulgaria.”

VERIFIED BY REFERENCE

Wikipedia explicitly states the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships took place in Varna, Bulgaria.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships are the European championships for the sport of rhythmic gymnastics. They were first held in 1978. The European Championships and the European Junior Cha…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhythmic_Gymnastics_European_C…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships is the 41st edition of the Rhythmic Gymnastics European Championships. The competition is took place from 4 to 8 June 2025 at the Unibet Arena in Ta…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Rhythmic_Gymnastics_Europ…

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