During the latest meeting of FIG’s Rhythmic Technical Commitee, the teams of Russia and Bulgaria were granted with a 0.4 bonus for original elements in their 5 hoops routines. Bulgaria’s ending sequence, along with the bonus is now worth 1.200, explained Maria Gigova, member of the TC and the first-ever 3-time AA world champion. Such request was sent as well by the Italian group and was approved during the TC’s last meeting in March. Gigova noted that the current Code of Points is approved by most specialist and any changes that might be introduced in the following years of this Olympic cycle will be minor. 
