Vladimir Putin sent greetings to athletes, coaches and officials of the Russian delegation at the 29th Summer Universiade Taipei 2017.
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| 29th Summer Universiade Taipei 2017. |
The message of Vladimir Putin reads, in part:
“The international student games are always a welcome event – a holiday of sport and youth, based on loyalty to the principles of fair play, respect for one another and for national culture and traditions, creativity and openness to all things new.
That is why your competition attracts athletes, numerous fans and volunteers from around the world and is remembered for its inspiring power and its special, truly friendly atmosphere.
You have an honorable and responsible mission – to represent Russia at the Universiade in Taipei with dignity, to confirm in practice that student sport in our country is at its best, that it is actively improving and talented young athletes capable of outstanding victories and major records are getting involved.”
