Putin called the state’s priorities in the field of physical culture and sports – a REGNUM

09.10.2014 15:29

This year was a triumph for Russian sport. On this day, October 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at an international sports forum “Russia – Country of Sports”, which takes place in Cheboksary. As the press service of the president, he recalled that Russian athletes won a record number of medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sochi, adequately address the other major international competitions and championships.

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Putin called the key priorities of the state policy in the field of sport and physical education: the formation of modern sports infrastructure, construction new stadiums and ice rinks, health and training centers to improve the quality of teaching physical education in schools and universities. He also urged to pay special attention to strengthening the position of the legendary complex “Ready for Labor and Defense”, “which already brings together an impressive number of participants, including representatives of the younger generation».

Recall, as previously reported IA REGNUM , during a working visit to Chuvashia president will also hold a meeting of the Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.