Mintimer Shaimiev visits Gymnastics Centre

Tatarstan’s State Counselor Mintimer Shaimiev has visited Gymnastics Centre that had been opened the day before with participation of the Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov.

The Gymnastics Centre was constructed within the framework of preparation for the World summer Universiade 2013 in Kazan. These days the Russian Championship and the Russian Cup in rhythmic gymnastics are being held there.

Mintimer Shaimiev was met by the president of All-Russia Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation, chief coach of the Russian rhythmic gymnastics team Irina Viner-Usmanova, President of Tatarstan Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation Gulnara Sergeeva, Director of Gymnastics Center, Vice-president of Tatarstan Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation Liliya Shafeeva, Chairman of Technical Commission for Rhythmic Gymnastics Joseph Robert Zellweger and other officials.

Mintimer Shaimiev watched final performances of teams in group ribbon and hoop exercises. Teams from Omsk region, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Penza region and the Republic of Tatarstan showed their performances. Tatarstan’s team gained maximum scores and won golden medals.

Mintimer Shaimiev and Irina Viner-Usmanova participated in awarding ceremony of the Russian Championship and the Russian Cup in rhythmic gymnastics.