Rustam Minnikhanov takes part in session of Presidential Council for physical culture and sport
9 October 2014, Thursday
On October 9, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in a session of Russian Presidential Council for physical culture and sport held by Vladimir Putin in Cheboksary. Development of sports material and technical base in 2016-2020, improvement of the system of sports events were discussed at the session.
Speaking at the session, Vladimir Putin said that positive changes in mass sport and sport of high achievements can be done only with quality modern material and technical base. According to the President, 27.5 per cent of population takes sports in Russia.
The President noted that implementation of the Federal special-purpose programme finishes in 2015. The programme concept and funding were approved by Russian Government at the beginning of this year.
Vladimir Putin said that construction of low-budget sports venues is very important. He also asked to pay special attention to development of sports infrastructure in Sevastopol, Crimea and some Southern regions of Russia.
Vladimir Putin also noted that certain conclusions should be made taking into account problems occurred during implementation of the current federal programme, such as facility completion deadlines.
Among important issues the President mentioned development of sports material and technical base at educational institutions, involvement of elderly people in sports.
Vladimir Putin also noted the lack of regular accessible to public sports events.
Using materials of Russian President's Press Office
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