Siyana Alekova secured Bulgaria ’s second gold medal at the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Varna, continuing a strong home performance in the junior competition. Alekova delivered a clean and technically strong routine in the hoop final, earning 27.100 points, with high marks for difficulty, execution, and artistry. The score placed her clearly ahead of the field and confirmed her as European junior champion in the apparatus. Silver went to Kseniia Savinova, who scored 26.350