Russian President Vladimir Putin has identified key directions for the development and popularity of sports among different generations of citizens.
"Olympic disciplines are only part of the diversity of sports," said the head of state. - It is important for us to develop the national sport as a unique heritage of the peoples of Russia, to support innovative areas of competition related to digital and other technologies. In short, everything that can involve people of all ages and health groups in sports."
- he pointed out.
The president also ordered to expand the list of basic competitions with free participation of children and to increase the total number of tournaments.
"I also ask you to include in the concept specific measures to increase the number of competitions. This will expand the circle of those involved in sports, open up new opportunities for improving sports skills and obtaining sports categories and titles. New tournaments will certainly complete the list of basic official competitions at all levels, which provide, I want to emphasize, free participation of children."
- said Putin.