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

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."