Elina Khozlu

Elina Leontiivna Khozlu is a retired Soviet rhythmic gymnast.

Career

Elina trained in Deriugins School with head coach Albina Deriugina.
In 1986, Elina competed at the Debrecen Grand Prix, where she finished 6th in ball and ribbon, and 8th in all-around and clubs.
In 1988, she competed at the European Championships in Helsinki, winning silver in the all-around and with 6 balls as well as gold with 3 hoops and 3 ribbons.
The following year, at the World Championships in Sarajevo, the Soviet group won gold with 3 hoops and 3 ribbons, silver in the all-around and with 6 clubs.
In 1990, she received an honor of Master of Sports of the USSR of international class.
In 1992, Khozlu gratulated from National University of Ukraine on Physical Education and Sport in Kyiv.
She is currently a coach of rhythmic gymnastics in Deriugins School. Khozlu was a first coach of Taisiia Onofriichuk, the 2024 European hoop bronze medalist and the 2023 Junior World clubs silver medalist.
In 2021, Khozlu was awarded with the title of "Honored Labour of Physical Culture of Ukraine" by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.