Veterans honoured at Tatarstan's Sports Museum. Part 4
3 October 2013, Thursday
On October 1, Russia traditionally celebrates International Day of Older Persons. This is our common holiday - the holiday of kindness, loyalty and respect, charity and love, the holiday aimed at strengthening and developing the relationship between members of different generations and, of course, a particularly solemn occasion and special opportunity to express huge gratitude to the older generation.Members of the Sports Veterans' Council of the Republic of Tatarstan were honoured today at the Sports Museum of the Republic of Tatarstan. The event was held on behalf of the Kazan 2013 Executive Directorate.
Activists of the republican sports movement received heartfelt congratulations and were given Universiade uniforms as a gift. The event was attended by such famous athletes and coaches as N.F. Gilyazeva and O.N. Knyazeva, champions of the 21st Olympic Games in Montreal; Master of Sport International Class in Road Cycling V.A. Rebrovskaya; repeat champion and medal winner of the USSR, Europe and world A.V. Plyushkin, Honoured Coach of the RSFSR and certified International Judge (basketball) L.F. Arslanov and many others.
Activists of the republican sports movement received heartfelt congratulations and were given Universiade uniforms as a gift. The event was attended by such famous athletes and coaches as N.F. Gilyazeva and O.N. Knyazeva, champions of the 21st Olympic Games in Montreal; Master of Sport International Class in Road Cycling V.A. Rebrovskaya; repeat champion and medal winner of the USSR, Europe and world A.V. Plyushkin, Honoured Coach of the RSFSR and certified International Judge (basketball) L.F. Arslanov and many others.
"We were unspeakably happy to receive these unexpected gifts. They made us feel part of the splendid Universiade, which was held this summer in Kazan. We are very proud that our city hosted this mega event," said N.F. Gilyazova.
For their part, representatives of the Kazan 2013 Executive Directorate wished veterans to stay healthy, live a long and busy life, always feel a warm glow of happiness, and enjoy the attention and care of friends and relatives.
Media Department of Kazan 2013 Executive Directorate
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