Rustam Minnikhanov: We want student sport to take its place in the world

“We want student sport to take its place in the world. Today we underestimate the role and importance of student sport. Young people have different interests, but sport unites them. I am sure that student sport will always be on a high level in Russia and Tatarstan,” Rustam Minnikhanov said at the opening of FISU scientific conference “University and Olympic sport-two models, one goal?” (July 14-17).

The conference opened at the International Information Centre in Universiade Village. Such conferences are traditionally held once in two years within the framework of World Summer Universiade.

FISU President Claude-Louis Gallien, State Secretary, Russian Deputy Minister of Sport Natalia Parshikova, FISU First Vice-President, Head of Russian Student Sports Union Oleg Matytsin, Director General of Russian Olympic Committee Marat Bariev took part in the event.

Welcoming participants of the conference, Rustam Minnikhanov thanked Chinese colleagues for experience that was obtained in Shenzhen during preparation for Universiade in Kazan.

Rustam Minnikhanov told about Universiade Village and construction works that were done within five years. “It is a great experience for everyone. Now we have Universiade Village, specialists, it is the best Universiade Village in Russia. All positive moments of the world student sport are realized in our republic and it is promoted through the whole country,” the President said.

Tatarstan President wished success to participants of the conference.

FISU President Claude-Louis Gallien, State Secretary, Russian Deputy Minister of Sport Natalia Parshikova and others delivered their speeches at the conference.

Head of Russian Student Sports Union Oleg Matytsin thanked Tatarstan leadership for implementation of joint projects.