Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov to attend opening of the First Olympic Games in Singapore

14 August 2010, Saturday

The delegation of the Republic of Tatarstan led by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov arrived in Singapore on August 14 to take part in the opening of the First Youth Olympic Games.

Tatarstan athletes participate in the Youth Olympic Games as part of Russia’s national team that includes about 100 athletes while the whole number of sportsmen involved in the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore is some 3,600 people.

Some 20 volunteers from Tatarstan work in Singapore helping the organizers to work with athletes, journalists and guests as well as gaining experience for the World Summer Universiade Kazan will host in 2013.

Tomorrow, August 15, Rustam Minnikhanov will meet with Tatarstan volunteers and visit the Olympic Village.

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