Penza, 11 July 2016. PenzaNews. Head coach of the Russian women’s water polo team Alexander Gaydukov presented the ball with the team member’s autographs to the Penza region governor Ivan Belozertsev.

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The present was given to the head of the region as a sign of gratitude for training conditions provided – currently the national team is preparing for the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games in the outdoor swimming pool of the Olympic reserve school in Akhuny.

“Our team has good prospects of participation in the Games. We will fight for the victory at the Olympic Games in Rio,” Alexander Gaydukov said.

In turn, the governor wished the athletes to compete with dignity and bring gold medals from the Olympic Games.