Dear friends! I am glad to invite the world strongest wrestlers to the capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan. It is remarkable that the World Championship on belt wrestling takes place in the city of Ufa this time – the of 450-year unity of Bashkortostan with Russia. The ancient contest of strong heroes turned into a wonderful and bright kind of sports. Fair wrestling on the rug symbolizes purity and sincerity of thoughts and intentions of athletes. Beyond doubt, the present World Championship will strongly encourage further development of this sport in Russia. I am certain that it will become a bright, enthralling festival and will further foster mutual understanding, friendship and peace among nations. Bashkortostan welcomes dear guests and looks forward to the highest sport achievements of the world elite belt wrestlers. I hope that athletes, trainers and organizers of the Championship will have a chance to become acquainted with our wonderful land as well as to enjoy hospitality and warm-heartedness of its people. I wish success and good luck to all participants of the World Championship, and I hope that fans will get pleasure from the show of prominent athletes! President of Bashkortostan Republic M.Rakhimov |
