Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which gymnasts perform individually or in groups on a floor with an apparatus: hoop, ball, clubs, ribbon and rope. The Spanish Gymnastics Federation (RFEG) officially acknowledged mixed groups in its 2020/2021 technical regulation documents. The country already held men's rhythmic gymnastics championships. Meanwhile, Irina Viner is pushing for the Japanese men's rhythmic gymnastics and facing mixed response in her own country.
Japanese-style men’s rhythmic gymnastics is a display of muscle and speed, and it includes tumbling. They perform a series of moves similar to calisthenics that are called “toshu” and add in stunts from cheerleading, like pyramids and basket tosses. In the Olympic version, women toss and catch four apparatuses: ribbons, hoops, balls and a pair of clubs. The men also use clubs but trade the others for a stick, rope and a set of small rings. Their style looks like a combination of ballet and breakdancing.
