Rustam Minnikhanov about preparation for XVI World Aquatics Championship 2015 in Kazan: We will organise a holiday for sportsmen and all fans of aquatic sport
27 March 2014, Thursday
On March 27 at their meeting in Kazan, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, FINA President Julio Maglione, FINA CEO Kornel Markulesku, and representatives of Russian Swimming Federation discussed preparation of sports venues for XVI World Aquatics Championship 2015 in Kazan.
To the point, FINA officials arrived in Kazan with the inspection visit.
At his meeting with Rustam Minnikhanov, Julio Maglione said that there are no problems with preparation of sports venues, and they saw high-quality preparatory works. As for “Kazan-Arena” stadium, there are several variants that are being worked out.
Rustam Minnikhanov was also told about press conference on preparation and holding XVI World Aquatics Championship 2015 in Kazan.
Tatarstan President assured FINA executives that Kazan would justify the confidence given to Russia in terms of hosting the championship. “We will organise a holiday for sportsmen and all fans of aquatic sport,” he said. Rustam Minnikhanov believes that the championship will favour development of aquatic sports in Russia.
Summing up, Rustam Minnikhanov noted Tatarstan has got experience in hosting international sports events.
Tatarstan President's Press Office, Elena Britvina
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