Universiade Village officially opens in KazanJune 30, 2013 - 12:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Universiade Village, a residential area to house athletes and officials taking part in the 2013 World University Games, officially began its work in Kazan on Saturday, June 29, RIA Novosti reported. Kazan, the capital of the Volga area Republic of Tatarstan, is the host city of the 27th Summer Universiade. The games, due on July 6-17, are Russia’s first major international sporting event before the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics next February and the FIFA World Cup in 2018. The construction of the Universiade Village, a neighborhood of 53 hectares, began in 2009. It has a total residential area of 274,000 square meters and can accommodate over 14,500 people. The Universiade Village premises also house the main restaurant for participants, with an area of 12,500 square meters and a medical facility, as well as an information center with the University Sports Museum. Prior to and after the Games the complex will serve as a student campus for the Kazan Federal University and the Volga Region State Academy of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |