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President Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the organising committee for the preparation and participation of Russian sportsmen in the 27th Olympic Games in 2000 in Sydney

July 11, 2000, The Kremlin, Moscow

The President said that the Australian Summer Olympic Games were of great importance. He also expressed confidence that Russians would support the national team.

Mr Putin discussed the final stage of preparations for the Olympic Games and the amount of the reward for winning.

On July 6, Mr Putin signed a decree approving the membership of the organising committee for the preparation and participation of Russian sportsmen in the 27th Olympic Games in 2000 in Sydney.

July 11, 2000, The Kremlin, Moscow