Statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the meeting of the Council for the Development of Physical Culture and Sports:
High level sport is important, but the main task remains people's health and quality of life.
Organizing sports competitions is a significant direction for promoting the values of an active lifestyle in the Russian Federation and maintaining the nation's health.
It is important to more actively develop the national sport as a heritage of the peoples of the Russian Federation.
It is necessary to allocate funds to support real sports and reduce regional expenses for professional sports.
Putin ordered to provide free access to children's competitions, this is a prerequisite for identifying talents.
Putin ordered to ensure the competition of the Defender of the Fatherland Cup at the highest level starting next year.