Ildar Khalikov congratulates Kazanochka basketball team on victory in Russia’s championship 2012

Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan Ildar Khalikov congratulated Kazanochka basketball team on victory in Russia’s championship 2012 among women’s teams of the Super league.

The meeting with members of women’s basketball team took place in the RT Government House.

“Tatarstan is a sports republic, we have got used to victories in various kinds of sport. But your victory is special as it demonstrates revival of women’s basketball,” Ildar Khalikov said. According to the Head of RT Government, today women’s basketball team continues traditions established in 1948 by the coach and leader of the team of the Dinamo society Nina Savoshenko.

Ildar Khalikov reminded that last season Kazanochka won 19 matches and never lost in home matches. Such a game speaks about the team’s stability, high potential and professional coaching.

“We are proud of you. Your victory in Russia’s championship gives impetus to development of women’s basketball,” Ildar Khalikov addressed sportswomen.

The PM thanked Director of OOO Tattelekom – President of the basketball club Kazanochka Lutfulla Shafigullin, chief coach Dmitry Shuvagin and wished sportswomen success, aspiration and new victories. Basketball players in their turn expressed gratitude to the republican leadership for rendered support.

RT Prime Minister handed awards of the Republic of Tatarstan to members of Kazanochka basketball team.