Rustam Minnikhanov: “At FINA World Championship in Kazan the fans showed how much Russia loves sport”
9 August 2015, Sunday
On August 9, at the Closing Ceremony of FINA World Championship in Kazan, Interim President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov said that the fans showed how much Russia loves sport.
Rustam Minnikhanov expressed his gratitude to leadership of the country for trusting Kazan.
“I express my gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chairman of Russian Government Dmitry Medvedev, and FINA family. We have become a part of this family and we are together. I would also like to thank Chairman of the organizing committee Vitaly Mutko we have been preparing the championship with for several years,” Rustam Minnikhanov said. He also thanked all federal and regional organizations and the Kazan city council, which took part in preparation for FINA World Championship.
“I want to express my special gratitude to spectators and fans, which showed the whole world how much Russia loves sport,” Minnikhanov summarized.
Tatarstan President's Press Office, IA "Tatar-inform"
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