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Greetings on the opening of the 17th National Youth Martial Arts Games

September 8, 2025

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the 17th National Youth Martial Arts Games currently underway in Anapa, Krasnodar Territory.

The message reads, in part:

“The upcoming competitions are rightfully considered a landmark event in children’s and youth sports. Every year, they strengthen their unifying potential and traditions, expand the circle of participants, and, most importantly, make a meaningful and effective contribution to the promotion of the values ​​of an active lifestyle among the younger generation, to the development of important personal traits such as fortitude and strong character, self-discipline, endurance, and commitment.

I am confident that the Games will be held at a high organisational and creative level, demonstrate the excellent training and skills of young men and women and, of course, help them gain practical experience in mastering martial arts.”

September 8, 2025