Rustam Minnikhanov: We pay great attention to the promotion of golf

On August 21, at Sviyaga Hills golf-club, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in the opening ceremony of the 12th Tatarstan President’s Cup charity golf tournament.

Tatarstan President emphasized that the republic pays great attention to the promotion of golf and the development of the necessary infrastructure. “I sincerely welcome everyone to this tournament. I want to wish you a good game and high results. Golf is a sport that we are actively promoting. We are opening a new golf academy, have built a second specialized field. Next year, the tournament will be held at a new venue,” Minnikhanov said.

The tournament takes place on August 20-21.

At the end of each competitive day, a drawing of three prizes is held and memorable prizes are awarded for winning in special categories.

The tournament is organized with the support of the free family hotel "Family Together" in Kazan, which is charitable. The Family Together Hotel is a free family hotel for parents whose children are undergoing long-term treatment at the Children's Clinical Hospital.

At the solemn ceremony, Minnikhanov handed in a symbolic check amounting to 1.9 million roubles and funded by sponsors of the tournament to General Director of the Family Together Charitable Foundation Ekaterina Myslitskaya.