Rustam Minnikhanov: Experience of Tyrol in holding sports events is interesting for us

The experience of Austrian province Tyrol in holding major sports events can be interesting for Tatarstan, RT President Rustam Minnikhanov stated at a meeting with Governor of federal state Tyrol Günther Platter.

The capital of Tyrol – Innsbruck is known as a big ski resort. The city hosted Winter Olympic games twice, in 1964 and 1976. Besides, World winter universiade was held here in 1968. In January 2012 Tyrol will host first winter junior Olympic games – competitions among sportsmen aged 14-18. The event will be held under the auspices of International Olympic Committee.

In the course of meeting with the governor of Tyrol Rustam Minnikhanov thanked Günther Platter for warm reception. Tatarstan President informed people in Republic await major sports events, i.e. Universiade, world championship in water sports, world football championship. “I believe we can adopt your experience in organizing such competitions”, Rustam Minnikhanov addressed Günther Platter.

Head of Tatarstan informed as well Tatarstan and Austrian companies already have some contacts in economic sector. In particular, parties have agreed on creating automated traffic control system in Kazan. Cooperation in the sphere of glass processing is also under consideration.

Also Rustam Minnikhanov visited Swarovski museum in Innsbruck today.