The kayaking and canoeing world champion Alsu Minazova during a direct line asked a question about the construction of a rowing slalom center in Ufa, which we plan to open in 2024, the Head of the Republic Radiy Khabirov posted on his social media. "I want to emphasize once again that without the achievements of our athletes in international competitions, we would not have undertaken the obligation to create this facility."
Valentina Egorova, one of the founders of rowing slalom in Bashkortostan, and the first coach of Alsu Minazova celebrated her birthday on October 28. Valentina Petrovna is an enthusiast for his work, a promoter of kayaking and tourism, and an All-Russian category sports judge in the rowing slalom. She began her sports activities in 1989.
Since 1992, she has worked as a teacher at the Volna teenage club. For many years she worked with young athletes and brought up the best human qualities - diligence, patience, and the will to win. Thousands of boys and girls learned rock climbing, diving, kayaking, and horseback riding with her support.
Valentina Egorova became a kayaking and canoeing coach at the Olympic Reserve Sports School in 1998. Her trainees have repeatedly won competitions at the Russian and international levels. They will have new opportunities for professional training and outstanding results with the opening of the Ufa rowing slalom center.