Sofia Raffaeli has won the 2023 World Cup in rhythmic gymnastics. The star born in the Marche region won the prestigious trophy for the second consecutive time and replenishes a simply stellar palmares.

Sofia Raffaeli achieved one of the season's big goals after winning the silver medal on the all-around at the European Championships and can now launch herself with great optimism toward the World Championships, which will be staged in a month's time in Valencia. The 19-year-old will come to Spain with the clear goal of defending the rainbow title she won last year and taking pole position ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics.