Rustam Minnikhanov meets with players of “Ak Bars” hockey club

20.02.2013


President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov met with players of “Ak Bars” hockey club. The meeting was held at the hockey club base in Kazan with participation of President of “Ak Bars” hockey club Shafagat Takhautdinov and chief coach Valery Belov.

Rustam Minnikhanov said that meetings with hockey players before play-off series for the Gagarin Cup had become traditional. “Ak Bars” club is not just a favourite team for us. It is a symbol of the Republic of Tatarstan. Your success is my success,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.

Rustam Minnikhanov noted that hockey is becoming more popular in republic. 38 indoor ice skating rinks are functioning in Tatarstan. Players of “Ak Bars” club have become sport idols for the youth and all Tatarstan citizens.

Rustam Minnikhanov wished hockey players good luck. President of “Ak Bars” hockey club Shafagat Takhautdinov also wished sportsmen patience and good luck in play-off games.
RT President's Press Service