2023-06-16 13:45:21
Figure skating,
June 16, 11:15
Tatarstan decided to create a figure skating school for Alina Zagitova
The head of the region Rustam Minnikhanov noted the importance of using the skills of an athlete to popularize sports
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(Photo: Vladimir Smirnov / TASS)
Head of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov met at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) with Olympic champion Alina Zagitova and discussed with the athlete the creation of a figure skating school named following her in the region. About it reported press service of Minnikhanov.
“You are a good example for our youth. The republic already has experience in creating sports schools in various areas. We are ready to extend it to other sports, including figure skating,” Minnikhanov said, addressing Zagitova.
During the meeting, an agreement was reached that Zagitova would soon arrive in Kazan for a more detailed presentation and discussion of the project to create a sports school.
Minnikhanov also noted the importance of using Zagitova’s sports skills to popularize figure skating and sports in general among young people.
21-year-old Zagitova is an Olympic champion in women’s singles (2018), European champion (2018) and world champion (2019).
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