Penza, 22 February 2016. PenzaNews. The Penza “Diesel-Arena” sports and entertainment complex held a series of events dedicated to Winter Sports Day on Monday, February 22. In a welcoming word to the people who gathered for the events, Grigory Kabelsky, Minister of Physical Education and Sports of the Penza region, pointed out that the celebration brought together hockey players, figure skaters, speed skaters and skiers for the festivities.

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Winter Sports Day is dedicated to the Sochi Winter Olympics, he reminded.

“Two years ago, the Sochi Olympics were a true festival of sports in Russia that united the whole country. I was lucky to be at the Olympics. I saw how many people came to root for our Olympic team, as our Olympic athletes fought and earned gold, silver and bronze medals, and were the best in the national rating. But I am even more glad to see such a beautiful new generation growing – as a result, some of the young boys and girls will perform at the Olympics as members of the team,” said the head of the regional Sports Ministry.

“Do winter sports! Go skiing and skating!” Grigory Kabelsky urged the children that gathered at the festival.

His speech was followed by the concluding ceremony of the winter sports drawings contest.

Afterwards, Winter Sports Day was celebrated in competitions in short track speed skating, valenki hockey, exhibition performances of figure skaters and snowboarders, hockey matches, and other competitions and contests.