Tatarstan officials review Shanghai exhibition sports centre
14 July 2011, Thursday
Tatarstan officials who arrived in People’s Republic of China with Russian bidding committee for the right to host World championship in water sports in 2015/2017 visited Shanghai exhibition sports centre.
The centre was built in 2008-2010 for hosting 14th world championship in water sports. It comprises three modern premises, outdoor and indoor swimming – pools, swimming – pool for competitive sports (water polo), for diving board jumps (depth - 6m) and swimming – pool for training and warm-up. Three permanent and two temporary swimming – pools were constructed for competitions. Eight sites will be used during World championship in water sports.
Tatarstan officials saw the last rehearsal and preparations for the festive opening ceremony of the 14th world championship in water sports (July 16 2011). Medals in five events will be held: swimming, water polo, highboard diving, outdoor competitions and synchronous swimming.
The winner country for the right to host World championship in water sports in 2015/2017 will be announced in Shanghai within the limits of session of FINA Bureau (International swimming federation) on July 15. Kazan is a contender city for the right to host world competitions.
The centre was built in 2008-2010 for hosting 14th world championship in water sports. It comprises three modern premises, outdoor and indoor swimming – pools, swimming – pool for competitive sports (water polo), for diving board jumps (depth - 6m) and swimming – pool for training and warm-up. Three permanent and two temporary swimming – pools were constructed for competitions. Eight sites will be used during World championship in water sports.
Tatarstan officials saw the last rehearsal and preparations for the festive opening ceremony of the 14th world championship in water sports (July 16 2011). Medals in five events will be held: swimming, water polo, highboard diving, outdoor competitions and synchronous swimming.
The winner country for the right to host World championship in water sports in 2015/2017 will be announced in Shanghai within the limits of session of FINA Bureau (International swimming federation) on July 15. Kazan is a contender city for the right to host world competitions.
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