One meter of its length is turned up and widened to be able to be consecrated by means of a rope to a 50-60 cm long cylindrical stick that the gymnast grasps. The belt must remain in constant and fluid motion throughout the routine. 1.3 The game changes between 1984 and 2012 In the games from 1984 to 1992, there are only independent rhythmic gymnastics events, and starting from 1996, there are two events in the Olympic Games which included the independent and group event. The format of the first rhythmic gymnastics match provides that the best 20 gymnasts can qualify and take part in the final stage; In the 2012 match, only the top 10 gymnasts can advance to the final round. In 1988 the rules for the rhythmic gymnastics competition also changed compared to previous matches. The ball apparatus was replaced by the rope and the 39 gymnasts competed in the preparatory round, the format was similar to the final round. The best 20 gymnasts would take part in the final. The scores of the participants in the preparatory round, divided by two, were added to the gymnast's score in the