Elevich wished CSKA a quick Euroleague return on Vatutin’s birthday

Honored Coach of Russia Sergei Elevitch congratulated CSKA President and CEO via Andrey Vatutin on the occasion of his 50th birthday, highlighted his great contribution to the success of the army team and also wished the hero of the day that his team would be allowed to participate in the Euroleague.

On Tuesday, July 25, CSKA basketball club CEO Vatutin turned 50.

I have known André for a very long time. I also know him as a good journalist. He’s a big guy. I would note his determination, his understanding of what is happening in modern basketball. And it is not in vain that CSKA under his leadership occupies a leading position. He has a very good team of like-minded people. And this, in particular, is also its merit. Andrey knows how to communicate with people. Another important aspect is that he loves basketball and is dedicated to it. It’s good. In general, he is in his place.

The first thing I would like to wish Andrey on his birthday is that CSKA be admitted to the Euroleague. CSKA deserved it. They were the founders of the Euroleague. It’s just stupid that such a serious club is not allowed to participate in this tournament. Secondly, I would like to wish the army team to build their sports hall, which they have already started to build, and to recall this issue. I think it will be one of the best palaces not only in Russia, but also in the world. Well, and of course, for Vatutin to be lucky in everything, for friends and associates to be nearby, ”Elevich emphasized in an interview with .

IN CSKA Vatutin has been working for more than 20 years. Since July 2009, he has served as the club’s chairman and CEO. Under Vatutin, the army team won the Euroleague three times, became Russian champions 13 times and the United League 10 times, won the Russian Cup twice.