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Putin: 56.8% of Russians regularly engage in sports, this is not enough
Since 2019, "significant funds" have been allocated from the state budget for the development of sports infrastructure, the head of state recalled. This amounted to approximately 160 billion rubles and hundreds of sports facilities, large and small, were in operation. More than 760 sports schools are within walking distance, and new equipment has arrived.
"As a result, in recent years the number of citizens who regularly engage in sports and, in general, take a more attentive and responsible approach to their health has increased significantly," the president said of the figures. The number of citizens who regularly engage in sports has increased from 40% to 56.8%.
"But this alone is not enough," he said. "We certainly cannot stop there," he said. "With federal support alone, we plan to build at least 350 sports facilities, mostly small ones. said cities and regions." Villages.
The head of state then addressed the region via video link, where new sports facilities have opened. These include: • Sports complex with a swimming pool and games room "Amphibia" in Neftekamsk (Bashkortostan);
His next program is a performance at the forum “Russia – a Sports Power”, which is currently taking place in Ufa.