Rustam Minnikhanov holds session of the organizing committee on holding XVI World Aquatics Championship “Masters”

On August 7, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov held a session of the organizing committee on holding XVI World Aquatics Championship “Masters” at Tatarstan Government House. Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov took part in the session.

“One year is left till this international event, and we should hold it on a high level,” Rustam Minnikhanov said. He noted that Tatarstan has got wide experience in holding such sports events, and this work requires a systemic approach.

The President reminded participants of the meeting that the World Aquatics Championship is a serious sports event and more sportsmen are expected to come than it was during Summer Universiade 2013.

There are 13 working groups on preparation for XVI World Aquatics Championship 2015 and World Aquatics Championship “Masters”.

Telling about preparation for the events, Head of ANO “Executive office of sports projects” Azat Kadyrov said that they will be held on July 24-August 9, and August 5-16.

Winners of the Olympic Games, world and continental championships (5-6 thousand sportsmen from 100-110 countries) will take part in World Aquatics Championship “Masters”.

Tatarstan Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Utilities Services Irek Faizullin reported on preparation of sports objects for the championship and Head of Kazan Executive Committee Denis Kalinkin told participants of the meeting about accommodation and catering services to be provided.