On February 13, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and heads of ministries took part in opening of new sports complex in Kaibitsky region of the republic.

Minnikhanov congratulated residents of the region on the event: “Tatarstan is considered to be the sports capital of Russia. This can be said not only about Kazan, many regions of the republic also take part in different programmes. We are building sports complexes in all regions, and have opened one in Kaibitsky region. It has been constructed by Tatarstan builders,” Minnikhanov said.

Tatarstan President also handed over the certificate for purchasing a minibus to head of the region.

Master of sports of Russia, 37-time champion of Russia Yana Martynova congratulated everyone on such an important event. “This object is opened on the threshold of the World Aquatics Championship. It is a unique opportunity to train future champions, who will bring victories to our country. I express my gratitude to Tatarstan President, who supports opening of such centers,” she said.