Ildar Khalikov holds meeting on preparation for XVI World Aquatics Championship 2015 in Kazan

On June 4, at a meeting at Tatarstan Government House, Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov called XVI World Aquatics Championship 2015 a global project, and expressed confidence that it will be held on a high level, as well as World Summer Universiade 2013.

He noted that 2,400 sportsmen from 180-190 countries are expected to take part in the Championship. A great number of fans and tourists will come to Kazan to see such spectacular competitions.

Ildar Khalikov noted that two international events will be held in Kazan in 2015 at the same time, - XVI World Aquatics Championship (July 24 – August 9), and Masters Tournament (August 5-16).

Nine working groups in different spheres will be established to prepare for the Aquatics Championship.

Head of ANO “Executive office of sports projects” Azat Kadyrov told about preparation for the Championship in details. He told, in particular, that Russian Minister of Sport Vitaly Mutko chairs the organizing committee. 147 venues, including Aquatics Palace, stadium “Kazan-Arena”, and water area of the Kazanka River, will be used during the Championship 2015. Four pools, Orgsintez, Olymp, Akcharlak, and Burevestnik will be used for training. A cultural park with the area of 45.6 hectares will be laid out during the Championship. It is suggested to use the Tatneft-Arena ice palace for holding opening and closing ceremonies.

Visa-free entry will be organized for participants of the competitions on July 15 – August 20. Accommodation for participants of the competitions will be provided in hotels, sanatoriums, hostels, children’s camps, and Universiade Village.