Vladimir Putin welcomed the participants of the Bronze Horseman International Triathlon Tournament

President of Russia Vladimir Poutine sent a welcome telegram to the participants of the international triathlon tournament “The Bronze Horseman”.

– Dear friends! I greet you at the launch of the Bronze Horseman International Triathlon competition in St. Petersburg.

I would like to note that your project occupies a worthy place in the rich calendar of sports events, harmoniously complements the rich palette of mass sports events, unites professional athletes and amateur amateurs from different regions of Russia and foreign countries on its sites . The large-scale program of the festival includes not only sports competitions of triathlon for the most difficult, including iron, distances, but also interesting cultural events and charitable initiatives.

I am convinced that this forum will be a success and will serve to popularize sport and promote the values ​​of a healthy and active lifestyle in society, particularly among young people.

I wish good luck to the participants and the most vivid and unforgettable impressions to the spectators,” reads a message posted on the Kremlin’s website.

The competition will take place on July 16 in St. Petersburg.