Vladimir Putin met with athletes participating in Olympic Games in Pyeongchang

UFA, 1 February 2018. /Bashinform News Agency, Daria Petrova/. On Wednesday, January 31, the Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Russian athletes who will go to the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. A member of the Russian short track team representing Bashkiria, Semen Elistratov, was present at the meeting.

According to Vladimir Putin, now it is important for our athletes who will go to the Games in South Korea to concentrate on winning.

“First, you need to focus on the result and on winning. Everything that happens around sport and around our athletes should not distract you. You know how to do this. Many athletes are going, both experienced and rookies. However, all of you are used to and are able to compete. You need to compose yourself”, the head of state said.

Recall that the 23rd Winter Olympic Games will be held in Pyeongchang (South Korea) from February 9 to 25 2018. The International Olympic Committee allowed participation of 169 Russian athletes. Bashkiria is represented by five - Semen Elistratov (short track), Anton Babikov (biathlon), Ernest Yakhin (Nordic combined), Kristina Spiridonova (freestyle) and Olga Sosina (hockey).