FISU president: Conducting the Universiade - 2017 is an outstanding achievement for Kazakhstan

Heads of national university sport federations of the countries participating in the 28 th Winter Universiade - 2017 as well as a delegation of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) headed by its president Oleg Matytsin, came to Almaty.

During the working meeting with the heads of delegations the Mayor of Almaty, Deputy Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Universiade-2017 Bauyrzhan Baybek provided information about the work being done and the stage of site completion.

"We are positioning Almaty as a regional centre for winter sports based on a number of criteria, such as altitude, quality of snow, and the fact that our resorts are among the first 5 in the world. The Universiade will allow us to improve the infrastructure of the city. The construction part is completed. The budget for security istripled . Direct preparation for the competitions is under way now,"B. Baybek emphasised.

The Mayor noted that a particular attention is being paid to the Universiade heritage as recommended by FISU, and the constructed unique sport sites will serve the benefit of young people.

According to FISU president Oleg Matytsyn, Almaty is one of the most interesting winter sports cities.

"In four months the metropolis will receive the best young athletes. This is an impressive achievement for a country and can be an additional source of pride for all its residents. Universiade-2017 will greatly contribute to the development of Almaty image as a highly modern city," Matytsyn added.

In the next 3 days foreign visitors will inspect sports sites, get answers to all their questions and give recommendations on the enhancement of the comfort level for athletes and tourists.

Also heads of national university sport federations of the USA, China, Japan, Great Britain, Italy and others will take part in the gala concert commemoration the 1000 th anniversary of the City of Almaty.