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Source: Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
The 14th Rosneft Winter Sports Games have kicked off at the Sochi Olympic Park. From February 25 to 28, the world's top oil industry athletes from 34 Rosneft subsidiaries will compete in skiing, hockey, and biathlon at the legendary stadiums and tracks.
Sports development is one of the key areas of Rosneft's social policy. Every year, the Company hosts winter and summer sports games, bringing together thousands of athletes from across Russia. The competitions were first held in 2005 and have since become part of the Company's corporate culture.
The XIV Winter Games will open with hockey competitions, which will take place under the Iceberg Ice Palace—the same arena where Russian athletes won numerous gold medals in short track and figure skating in 2014. Hockey games will be held daily in three divisions—the Super League, the Major League, and the First League—with the final taking place on February 28. All matches of the hockey tournament can be watched online—links to the broadcasts can be found on Rosneft's official social media accounts.
The skiing and biathlon competitions will take place at an altitude of 1,500 meters – at the Laura complex, which also hosted the Russian Olympic team's triumph in 2014. The picturesque Psekhako Ridge, where Russian national teams typically hone their skills, will serve as the arena for Rosneft athletes for these days.
This year, biathlon has introduced a new feature: for the first time, shooting will be conducted not only from the prone position but also from the standing position, requiring exceptional endurance and skill from the athletes. The traditional men's and women's distances, as well as a relay, are available for cross-country skiing and biathlon.
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Rosneft finances the construction of ice arenas, sports complexes, and multifunctional sports facilities in the regions where it operates. The company also supports professional and amateur sports and conducts extensive work to promote a healthy lifestyle among both its employees and the general public in the regions where it operates.
Rosneft has a corporate sports and fitness movement called "Energy of Life," which encourages employees to participate in sports and compete in various disciplines. In 2025, nearly 134,000 Company employees regularly participated in sports. Over 96,000 employees participated in competitions in various sports.
Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft February 25, 2026
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