The newly elected Technical Committee of Rhythmic Gymnastics of the international gymnastics federation FIG led by the old and new head Egle Abruzzini (ITA) now takes care of the new judging regulations which will become effective in 2005.
Important changes will be the return to the score of 20 points per routine, the higher weighing of the score for the execution as well as higher deductions for the drop of the apparatus. The aim of these changes is to...

The Russian Olga Kapranowa became the most successful gymnast with two victories (clubs and ribbon) at the Grand Prix 'Berlin Masters 2004'! Thus, this tournament taking place in the Max-Schmelinghalle resulted in a huge surprise.
First, the best of the all-around and the bronze medal winner of the Olympics in Athens Anna Bessonova (UKR) clearly dominated the hoop final, but then the Russian Vera Sesina took the gold in the ball final.

In total, 3 gold medals...