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First Russian Sport Forum ‘Russia - Country of Sports’ has opened in Kazan

23 October 2009, Friday

The opening of the First Russian Sport Forum ‘Russia - Country of Sports’ took place at the Korston Complex in Kazan on October 23. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, RT President Mintimer Shaimiev, heads of several Russian regions, officials of Russian and international sports organizations and federations, heads of sport agencies of Russian regions, famous sportsmen - winners of international and domestic competitions, their coaches, etc.

After speeches by participants of the forum, the President of the Russian Tennis Federation, Shamil Tarpishchev, presented Mintimer Shaimiev with an Olympic Order for his outstanding contribution to the development of the Olympic movement.

The Russian Sport Forum ‘Russia - Country of Sports’ will be held annually in order to develop physical culture and sport, international sport cooperation and promotion of the healthy life-style.

The Decree to hold the forum was signed by the Russian President on July 27, 2009.

October 23, 2009

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