The President took a look at information stands about the prospects for developing the Sports City project, and also toured the recently built Sambo Centre, which will open its doors soon. The President was shown the locker rooms, training complex and sports arena.
Following the inspection, Vladimir Putin briefly talked with sambo wrestlers representing sports schools in the Krasnodar Territory.
The Sambo Centre has a four-mat sports arena, warm-up hall and gym, as well as a grandstand for 3,000 spectators. It was put into operation at the end of February. In May, it will host its first major tournament, the finals of the Summer Spartakiad of Russian Students.
The Sports City sports cluster in Krasnodar has a total area of 110 hectares. In addition to the Sambo Centre, it includes the Ice Centre, Basket Hall, Water Sports Centre and Champion training halls. The Gymnastics Centre is at the design stage. Also, a project for a sports boarding school for 500 students has been drafted; its construction is scheduled to begin in 2024.