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As part of his participation in the XIII International Sports Forum "Russia – Power of Sports," Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko spoke at an open lesson, awarded the winners of the "Victory Cup. Volga" phygital tournament, and reviewed the exhibition stands.
The forum's exhibition showcased the achievements of the country's entire sports industry, the latest developments aimed at developing innovative sports, and reflected the history of Russian athletes' achievements. Samara Region Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev also participated in the events.
At the Solidarity Samara Arena, Dmitry Chernyshenko, Russian Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov, and President of the All-Russian Phygital Sports Federation Nikita Nagorny spoke at an open lesson, "Phygital Sports: The Future That Came Today," and also interacted with the athletes themselves.
"In 2024, our President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin presented the world with a previously unknown sporting format. The new "phygital" movement, which is currently developing independently, has become international and already united 120 countries. It is a combination of physical, traditional, and modern digital sports. To be successful, you need to develop both in the virtual and physical worlds. That's the key," the Deputy Prime Minister explained.
He recalled that the second Future Games will be held in Abu Dhabi in December.
"Today, we didn't just hold a lesson – we opened the doors to the future for thousands of Russian schoolchildren. Our goal is to show children and young people that sport can be incredibly engaging, modern, and technologically advanced. Phygital sport is the future that has arrived today; it's a reality we're building together. We want children to view the digital environment as more than just a leisure activity. By introducing such lessons, we're not only engaging young people in regular physical education but also shaping a generation that will possess the universal skills for success in both the real and virtual worlds," noted Nikita Nagorny.
At the Ministry of Sport's stand, in the presence of Dmitry Chernyshenko, five cooperation agreements were signed between the All-Russian Phygital Sports Federation and the Russian Ministry of Education, the Russian Automobile Federation, the Russian Basketball Federation, the Russian Ice Hockey Federation, and the Russian Football Union.
"Our key goal is to cultivate well-rounded individuals prepared for the challenges of the modern world. Today, we are taking an important strategic step by integrating traditional physical education with digital technologies. Phygital is the sport of the future. We are confident that its integration into the school curriculum will not only improve students' health but also foster their strategic thinking, team spirit, and digital literacy, thereby developing in-demand competencies," emphasized Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov.
The agreement provides for the joint development of methodological recommendations and educational programs, the implementation of pilot projects in educational institutions, the organization of phygital sports competitions and festivals among schoolchildren and students of secondary vocational education, as well as the training and professional development of teaching staff to work in this new field.
The Deputy Prime Minister, along with Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev and Samara Region Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, inspected the stands of the forum's partners, Russian regions, and participating sports federations.
Particular attention was given to the Olympic torch exhibition, the stands of the Ministry of Sport and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Russian Weightlifting Federation, the State Council Commission on Physical Culture and Sports, the Samara and Chelyabinsk regions, St. Petersburg, new regions, the Russian Premier League, SMP Racing, Russian Railways, and other companies and organizations.
Dmitry Chernyshenko was introduced to the Samara Region stand, which consists of several interactive zones, including a training ground, the "Motostadium" installation, the "Heart of Samara" art object, an exhibition about clubs and champions, a multimedia exhibition about the region's industrial potential, a basketball drone, and more.
"The forum rightfully holds a special place among Russia's leading sports and business platforms, bringing together government officials, representatives of the sporting elite, experts, and businesses. This year, the forum brought together participants from 51 countries, confirming its status as a significant platform for international dialogue and cooperation in sports. As Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, 'In Russia, we see sport as one of the key paths to achieving national development goals, a powerful resource capable of improving people's quality of life, opening up new horizons for self-realization, helping them believe in themselves and achieve success—both in sports and in life in general,'" said Mikhail Degtyarev, Minister of Sport and Chairman of the Russian Olympic Committee.
Dmitry Chernyshenko, Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, and Nikita Nagorny also awarded the winners of the "Victory Cup. Volga" tournament. Special military operation soldiers currently undergoing rehabilitation participated in the phygital sports competition, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
"Fighters who suffered or were wounded while defending our homeland's interests in the Northern Military District are using this new format to gain unprecedented benefits in terms of recovery speed, new emotions, and meaning in life. I am very pleased that the feedback we are receiving from our fighters truly confirms this. We also have confirmation from our esteemed doctors and rehabilitation specialists who note accelerated recovery, allowing our fighters to live full lives despite the losses they have suffered. This is precisely the vision set by our President, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. And we will continue to support you and work towards this goal," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.
It's worth noting that the large-scale phygital tournament "Victory Cup. Volga" is one of the key sporting events of the 13th International Forum "Russia – Country of Sports." The tournament brought together over 100 participants of the special military operation, including Heroes of Russia. The tournament demonstrated the potential of innovative sports for the social adaptation and rehabilitation of special military forces.
"The Victory Cup Volga tournament has become one of the key sporting events of the Russia – Power of Sport forum. Its participants are our heroes, defenders of the Fatherland, of whom we are proud. We bow low to them for their resilience and fortitude. The Samara Region has always been the heart of the Volga region and the region that ensures the defense of the state, the development of industry, and new technologies. I am grateful to the competition organizers for our joint achievement of demonstrating the high level at which such tournaments should be held," emphasized Vyacheslav Fedorishchev.
Dmitry Chernyshenko and Vyacheslav Fedorishchev also inspected the site of the future world-class campus. President Vladimir Putin has directed that Russia should have at least 25 such campuses, and at least 40 by 2036. They are being created as part of the national project "Youth and Children."
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