Rustam Minnikhanov congratulates Tatarstan race drivers on successful completion of the sports season

On December 19, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in an event dedicated to the closure of the motorsports season 2017.

Addressing the sportsmen, Minnikhanov noted that the republic has achieved great success in the technical sports both at the national and international levels. The victory of the KAMAZ-master team in the Dakar-2017 rally was one of the main sporting events of the year. "With its victory, KAMAZ-Master confirmed its high level. This is a significant event for the whole country," Tatarstan President emphasized.

“Motorsports exists and this is the most important thing," Minnikhanov continued. “However, without the support of the republic and our enterprises this kind of sport will not be developed so actively. Therefore, we have created an excellent infrastructure. Our teams have good facilities. "

Tatarstan President congratulated sportsmen on the closure of the sports season and wished them success next year. "We have gained great experience in training racers and pit crew. We have organizers of sports events, qualified judges, specialists who provide security at competitions. Each of these people makes its own contribution to the development of motorsports,” Tatarstan President added.

Then, Minnikhanov handed in state awards of the Republic of Tatarstan to the most distinguished racing drivers and sportsmen, while a number of athletes were awarded honorary titles.