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.

The President congratulated Nazar Lugints, Vladimir Maslennikov and Sergey Kamensky on their team victory in the ISFF World Shooting Championships, in the 50-metre rifle 3 position event.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Mikhail Azarenko, Dmitry Romanov and Maxim Stepanov, winners of the 50m running target team event at the 2018 ISSF World Shooting Championships in Changwon, South Korea.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Sergei Kamensky, winner of the 10m air rifle event at the 2018 ISSF World Shooting Championships held in Changwon, South Korea.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Vitalina Batsarashkina and Artyom Chernousov, the winners of the 10m air pistol mixed event at the 2018 ISSF World Shooting Championships held in Changwon, South Korea.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings on his 55th birthday to Stanislav Cherchesov, Merited Master of Sports and head coach of the Russia national football team.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants and visitors of the Russian Presidential Canoeing Cup international competition underway in Moscow on September 1–2.