Arzu Jalilova

Arzu Jalilova (; ; born 4 June 2004, Baku, Azerbaijan) is a retired Azerbaijani rhythmic gymnast. Arzu Jalilova is a silver and bronze medalist of the 1st Junior World Championship (Moscow, Russian Federation, 2019), and a bronze medalist of the European Championship (Guadalajara, Spain, 2018). She is also a prize winner of many local and international tournaments in rhythmic gymnastics.

Personal life Arzu was born in the family of Natig Jalilov and Nigar Jalilova in Baku, Azerbaijan in 2004. She went to School-Lyceum N6 and later transferred to a sports gymnasium. Her grandfather Gurban Jalilov was a famous Azerbaijani academician. Her father, Natig Jalilov, lost his life in a car accident before Arzu was born.

Career When she turned 4 years old, her mother Nigar Jalilova enrolled her in the rhythmic gymnastics section of "Neftchi" Sports Club. From the age of 8, he started performing in city, national and international competitions.

Major results In February 2012 - Open Baku Championship in rhythmic gymnastics, 2nd place among eight-year-old gymnasts. In May 2018 - International tournament in Guadalajara, Spain in rhythmic gymnastics, bronze medal with Nigar Samedova. In June 2018 - European Championships in rhythmic gymnastics in Guadalajara, Spain, bronze medal for ball routines. In April 2019 - "Irina Cup" International Tournament in Warsaw, silver medal for rope routines. In April 2019 - AGF Junior Trophy International Tournament in Baku, bronze medal in youth category. In March 2019 - International tournament in Corbeil-Essonnes, France in rhythmic gymnastics, two bronze medals in individual program with ribbon and clubs. In June 2019 - International tournament in Gdynia, Poland in rhythmic gymnastics, silver medal for ball routines and bronze medal for clubs composition. In July 2019 - I World Championships in Moscow in rhythmic gymnastics in youth category, bronze medal for ribbon composition and silver medal for ball routines.