European Badminton Championship started in Kazan
23 April 2014, Wednesday
On April 23 Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov, Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs and Sport Khalil Shaikhutdinov, President of National Badminton Federation of Russia Sergey Shakhrai, and Secretary General of European Badminton Federation Brian Agerbak took part in official opening ceremony of XXIV European Badminton Championship in Kazan (April 23-27). More than 250 sportsmen from 36 countries will take part in the event.
Welcoming guests and participants of the championship, Head of Tatarstan Government said that sportsmen can show their sports results and get familiar with culture of people living in Tatarstan.
At a press conference before the ceremony, Secretary General of European Badminton Federation Brian Agerbak noted that Kazan was chosen for holding the championship because all conditions are provided in the city, and there are lots of sports venues that were built for Universiade.
“Today, when we hear many positive opinions from sportsmen, coaches and volunteers, we are sure that we made the right choice,” Brian Agerbak said.
Welcoming guests and participants of the championship, Head of Tatarstan Government said that sportsmen can show their sports results and get familiar with culture of people living in Tatarstan.
At a press conference before the ceremony, Secretary General of European Badminton Federation Brian Agerbak noted that Kazan was chosen for holding the championship because all conditions are provided in the city, and there are lots of sports venues that were built for Universiade.
“Today, when we hear many positive opinions from sportsmen, coaches and volunteers, we are sure that we made the right choice,” Brian Agerbak said.
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