Official opening ceremony of 16th FINA World Championships

27 July 2015, Monday
 

On 24 July 2015, Tatneft Arena hosted the opening ceremony of the 16th FINA World Aquatics Championships in Kazan. The official event was attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Interim Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov, FINA President Julio C. Maglione, Representative Plenipotentiary of the Russian President in Volga Federal District Mikhail Babich, Tatarstan State Councillor Mintimer Shaimiev, President of the Association of National Olympic Committees Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, top executives of Sports Federations, and top officials of Tatarstan ministries and agencies.

The Russian President particularly noted the contribution made by Tatarstan authorities in organising the 16th FINA World Aquatics Championships.

In his welcome speech to the participants of the opening ceremony, Julio Maglione thanked Russia and Tatarstan for their excellent preparation to hold the World Championships and the members of the Organising Committee for their support and professionalism in creating conditions for all the participants of the Championships.

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