MOSCOW, Aug 13 Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated athletes on their professional holiday, athletes, workers in the field of physical culture and sports, noting that the Athlete's Day contributed to the promotion of the values u200bu200bof physical culture and an active lifestyle. The corresponding telegram was published on the Kremlin's website. , professions, hobbies, contributed to the promotion of the values of physical culture, a healthy and active lifestyle, the formation and development of sports clubs and voluntary societies, sections and circles. And of course, mass competitions and sports days, sports festivals and parades of athletes are rightfully associated with it» , — the telegram says. Putin noted that today these traditions are being strengthened, enriched with new ideas and initiatives initiatives, the sports infrastructure is being improved, stadiums, training and health centers are being built, school gyms and courtyard areas are being modernized, and the level of training of coaches and mentors is also being raised.
