The President’s telegram of congratulations read in particular:
“The ULEB Euroleague victory is a great triumph for one of Russia’s most popular basketball teams and a long-awaited present for all the many fans of this wonderful sport. You showed great professionalism and determination, confidently overcoming experienced and renowned opponents in an exciting and spectacular game.
I also want to note that the CSKA youth team has become the champion club in this age group in Europe for the third year in a row, and this means that CSKA has a good future ahead of it.”