Rustam Minnikhanov congratulates athletes and coaches on achievements of Tatarstan at Universiade in Gwangju

On July 21, at Tatarstan House of Government Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov met winners of the 28th Summer Universiade in Gwangju (South Korea).

Minnikhanov congratulated athletes and coaches on their achievements at the Summer Universiade in South Korea and noted that medals won show the high level of training.

"Your victories are very important for us, for Tatarstan," Minnikhanov said to the athletes. "You are a positive example for students, for all who study with you."

Minnikhanov said that the regional leadership will continue to provide overall support to sport and athletes in the region in order to develop a modern sports infrastructure. He wished the athletes success and further high achievements.

It should be reminded that 34 sportsmen who are members of regional teams in various sports and professional clubs of Tatarstan participated in the 28th World Summer Universiade in Gwangju (South Korea) as part of the national team of Russia.

Tatarstan was presented in such sports as water polo, volleyball, rowing, judo, athletics, tennis, table tennis, swimming, clay pidgeon shooting, taekwondo and fencing.

In total, athletes from Tatarstan won 11 medals (two gold, four silver and five bronze) at the Universiade in South Korea.