Vladimir Leonov: 410 days left till Universiade – 2013 in Kazan

410 days are left till the World summer sport student Games 2013 (Universiade – 2013), Director general of ANO “Executive office of XXVII World summer Universiade – 2013” Vladimir Leonov said at a briefing at the RT Government House.

The briefing dedicated to construction works at Universiade objects was held in video conference format with participation of all municipal regions.

Vladimir Leonov briefly told about results of the inspection visit of FISU members to Kazan (April-May, 2012) and session of the FISU Executive committee held in Kazan on May 11-13, 2012.

In general, FISU officials were satisfied and appreciated the level of preparation for Universiade in summer of 2013, Vladimir Leonov said.

Director general of the Executive office of Universiade – 2013 noted that in particular, duration of the opening ceremony and starting time were discussed.

The opening ceremony of Universiade – 2013 is meant to last for about three hours starting at 7 or 8 p.m.

The sports training program has now been approved and work of referees defined. 2,5-3 thousand referees are to be involved in summer Games 2013.

Vladimir Leonov told in details about sports objects under reconstruction, such as stadium Raketa, Trudovye Reservy, sport complex Batyr, Complex of shooting sports and International equestrian center “Kazan”.

Official delegations, guests and members of the FISU Executive committee will be accommodated in 70 hotels. 9 hotels are now under construction.

Web portal of the Games is planned to be launched on June 30. Coverage of the Universiade will be provided in three languages – Russian, English and Tatar.