Vladimir Putin held a meeting with volunteers of the 29th Winter Universiade to be held in Krasnoyarsk in 2019.

Vladimir Putin examined the latest sports equipment at the exhibition Modern Sports: Innovation and Prospects.

After the plenary session Physical Fitness and Sports: New Development Targets of the 7th International Sports Forum Russia – Country of Sports, Vladimir Putin talked to winners of 2017–2018 world championships and holders of gold badges of the Russian physical fitness and sports programme Ready for Labour and Defence (GTO).

At the 7^th International Forum Russia – Country of Sports Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session titled Physical Education and Sports: New Development Targets.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants, organisers and guests on the opening of the 7^th Russia – Country of Sports International Forum in Ulyanovsk.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the Russian national team participating in the III Summer Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires.

During a telephone conversation, Vladimir Putin congratulated Arkady Dvorkovich on being elected president of the World Chess Federation (FIDE).

Vladimir Putin attended the Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix, which took place at Sochi Autodrom at the Olympic Park.

Vladimir Putin attended the World Judo Championships at the National Gymnastics Arena in the capital of Azerbaijan.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to participants, organisers and guests of the 23^rd St Petersburg Open International Tennis Tournament.

The President congratulated Maria Kravtsova, Yevgeniya Levanova, Ksenia Polyakova, Anastasia Shishmakova, Anastasia Tatareva and Maria Tolkacheva on their victory in the team all-around event and the Russian national rhythmic gymnastics team on their first place in the medals count at the 2018 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria.

The President congratulated Dina Averina, Arina Averina and Alexandra Soldatova on their victory at the 2018 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Sofia (Bulgaria) in the team all-around event.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Alexandra Soldatova on winning the ribbon event at the 2018 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Sofia (Bulgaria).

Vladimir Putin presented awards to a team of winners of the SCF Far East Tall Ships Regatta, held during the Eastern Economic Forum. The captain of the Russian sailing yacht Nadezhda that came first among large training sailing boats received the cup from the President.

The President congratulated Dina Averina on winning the hoop and ball event at the 2018 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Sofia (Bulgaria).

Vladimir Putin congratulated Olga Stepanova on winning the 10m running target event at the 2018 ISSF World Shooting Championships in Changwon, South Korea.

The President congratulated Maxim Stepanov, Vladislav Pryanishnikov and Vladislav Shchepotkin on winning the 10 m running target team event at the 2018 ISSF World Shooting Championships in Changwon, South Korea.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Yulia Karimova on winning the 50 m rifle 3-position event at the 2018 ISSF World Shooting Championships in Changwon, South Korea.