Rustam Minnikhanov: The idea to develop water sports for the benefit of our nations unites us
23 July 2015, Thursday
Welcoming the audience, Vitaly Mutko said that major efforts aimed at development of water sports are taken in the country. About 300 swimming pools and aquatics centers have been built for the last five years in Russia.
“Russia is the open sports country that hosts big sport events. After 2013 Summer Universiade Kazan can host other international competitions. We want sport to unite people, expand boundaries, and provide comfortable conditions for sportsmen,” Mutko added. He noted that the sports heritage of big international events helps to promote sport and healthy lifestyle and involve young people into sports.
Vitaly Mutko thanked FINA for conducting the mission in the sphere of sports development and promotion of sports among countries. He wished sportsmen who will take part in the championships good luck and spectators to enjoy fascinating competitions.
Speaking at the event, Rustam Minnikhanov reminded that FINA World Championship that will be held in Russia for the first time opens on July 24.
“The idea to develop water sports for the benefit of our nations unites us,” Minnikhanov said. He added that all sports infrastructure was prepared for the competitions. There are 160 swimming pools in the republic, 6, 000 people take up water polo, platform diving and synchronized swimming at sports schools.
Participants of the championship will be able to enjoy an interesting entertainment programme with the main actions taking place in FINA park. Volunteers will render necessary assistance to participants of the championship.
“I am sure that FINA World Championship will be a spectacular sports event of the year promoting consolidation of peace in the world,” Rustam Minnikhanov stated.
Tatarstan President's Press Office, Elena Britvina
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