1971 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships
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| 1971 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships | |
|---|---|
| Location |  Havana, Cuba |
| Start date | 10 November 1971 |
| End date | 11 November 1971 |
The V World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, also known as the Modern Gymnastics World Championships, were held in Havana, Cuba on 10–11 November, 1971.
This was the first year that the ribbon was used as an official apparatus.[1] The ribbon routine was compulsory.[2]
There were competitors from 15 countries: Bulgaria, Soviet Union, Cuba, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, North Korea, Romania, Japan, New Zealand, Denmark, West Germany, Canada, Mexico, Sweden and Italy. This was the first time that Canada or Mexico had competed at the world Championships.[3]
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bulgaria (BUL) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 2 |  Soviet Union (URS) | 1 | 5 | 4 | 10 |
| 3 |  North Korea (PRK) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 |  Italy (ITA) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (4 entries) | 6 | 8 | 7 | 21 | |
