Vladimir Putin congratulated Thomas Bach on his election to the post of International Olympic Committee President.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants in the Presidential Athletic Games national school athletic competition.

Vladimir Putin made a short stop in Krasnoyarsk on his way from Vladivostok to Kurgan, and had a working meeting with Governor of Krasnoyarsk Territory Lev Kuznetsov.

Vladimir Putin visited Ocean national children’s centre, as well as a hockey and sports complex under construction, and the Opera and Ballet Theatre.

Mr Kuyvashev briefed Vladimir Putin on the situation in the region’s industrial sectors and on the social sector development.

Vladimir Putin attended the International Professional Combat Sambo Tournament.

Vladimir Putin met with staff and players of HC Dynamo, which has won its second straight Gagarin Cup.

Vladimir Putin attended the opening ceremony of the XIV IAAF World Athletics Championship in Moscow.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to athletes and sports and fitness professionals and enthusiasts on Sports and Fitness Day.

The XIV World Championship in Athletics will take place at Moscow’s Luzhniki Olympic Stadium on August 10–18.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amendments to Federal Law On Physical Culture and Sports in the Russian Federation and Individual Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation to Prevent Unlawful Influence on the Results of Official Athletic Competitions.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amendments to Individual Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation to Ensure Public Order and Public Safety at Official Sporting Events.

Vladimir Putin met with Russian athletes who won prizes in the 27th World Summer Universiade. The meeting took place at the Novogorsk training centre.

The President will meet with Russian athletes and organisers of the 27^th World Summer Universiade and congratulate the games’ medallists at the Novogorsk training centre on July 19.

Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Ivanov took part in a meeting of the VTB United League Council and attended the competitions underway at the 27th World Summer Universiade.

Vladimir Putin visited Kazan, which is hosting the 27^th Summer Universiade on July 6 through 17.

The CSKA Moscow football club was presented with gold medals for winning the 2012–2013 Russian Cup.

Vladimir Putin took part in the opening ceremony of the 27th Summer Universiade in Kazan.

On July 6, Vladimir Putin will visit Kazan to take part in the ceremony opening the 27^th Summer Universiade, which will be held at Kazan’s largest sports facility – a 45,000-seat football stadium. The President will also meet with members of the Russian national team.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to participants in the Silk Road 2013 Motor Rally