News: Irina Rodnina and Yuri Rodionov took part in the awarding ceremony of Russian Climbing Cup Winners  The head of the central council of Sport Russia, a three time Olympic Champion in figure skating, Irina Rodnina and the president of the Multisport Association of Russia (AMSR), a deputy in the Duma (Russian Parliament) colonel-general Yuri Rodionov awarded the winners of Russian Rock-Climbing Cup that was held during the exhibition Sport-6 in Russian Exhibition Center.
On the last day of the international exhibition the final parts of competitions in two sport disciplines (bouldering and speed climbing) were held. Climbing is a sport recognized by the IOC and its inclusion in the exhibition program gives it an additional opportunity for the sport popularization.
The president of Climbing Federation of Russia, Doctor of Pedagogy, Alexander Piratinsky declared,
‘By giving the opportunity to hold the competitions during the exhibition, Rossport (Federal Agency) has not only cut down expenses of the Cup organizers but also “ensured” the presence of a great amount of respected people’.
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Meeting of the Federation Council Chairman Sergei Mironov with the representatives of the Multisport Association of Russia
