On August 19 Tatarstan Prime Minister Ildar Khalikov took part in opening of X adult and V children summer sports competitions of OAO “Gasprom” in Kazan (August 17-24). 2500 people from 29 subsidiaries of OAO “Gasprom” will compete in volleyball, athletics, swimming, kettlebell lifting, basketball and football for 396 medals. Participants of the event will live in Universiade Village.

Ildar Khalikov welcomed participants of competitions on behalf of Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov: “We are glad to see the big Gasprom family here. I would like to express gratitude for choosing Kazan to host competitions. I wish you to reveal your skills here and have the best impressions.”