The conflict in Afghanistan was given as the reason for the cancellation.
"We don't want to risk it," said team manager Laura Acosta. "Maybe nothing will happen, but if it did, it would be the responsibility of the federation, above all because some of the girls are minors."
The Mexican squad will take part in the four-continents tournament in Curitiba, Brazil, which is scheduled for December.
The Mexican rhythmic gymnastics team has cancelled its participation in the World Cup which begins in Spain tomorrow.






