The Shooting star award goes to … Emily Beznos (MDA)

At the conclusion of the 40th European Championships in Rhythmic Gymnastics in Budapest (HUN), Kamran Ramazanov, CEO of our global partner SmartScoring presented the SmartScoring Shooting star award to the Republic of Moldova’s Emily Beznos.

Started in 2018, this award aims to put a gymnast with an exceptional story in the spotlight, someone who is an inspiration for the future generation of gymnasts and the general public alike.

Emily Beznos truly aims to inspire by example. She’s not only a Rhythmic gymnast, but also an accomplished scholar and a girl power advocate. And all that at just 17 years old! Being accepted into university at just 14, Emily graduated from UCLA in 2022 at only 16 years old, becoming one of the youngest graduates in the history of this prestigious university, as she earned a Bachelor degree in Cognitive Science. In the future, she plans to continue her studies in artificial intelligence and medicine. Asked what her goal in life is, she clearly answers: “In my quest to inspire other girls to pursue STEM education, I will be partnering with organisations that offer mentoring, assistance and support for women in STEM and work on empowering female leaders in science and technology.”

Impressive Emily, you definitely deserve this award! Congratulations!