Penza, 8 August 2015. PenzaNews. Ivan Belozertsev, acting governor of the Penza region, congratulated the residents of the region on the Athlete Day celebrated on Saturday, August 8.

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“In our country, the development of mass physical culture and sports has always been and remains one of the government priorities. In Sura area much is being done to create modern sports infrastructure, to involve the Penza residents, especially adolescents and young people to active physical training. According to the number of sports facilities the region rightfully occupies a leading position in the Volga Federal District, and their compliance with the highest standards have been praised by the guests of the Penza region,” the head of the region said.

“I am confident that we can achieve true mass physical culture, bring up worthy generation to follow the renowned athletes - champions of Olympics, world and Europe, and will be able to contribute to the success of the new Russian teams at prestigious international competitions. I wish you good health, prosperity, happiness and successful implementation of all these plans,” the press service of the Penza region government quoted Ivan Belozertsev.