The governor took part in the solemn event within the framework of the Cup tour on Thursday, October 5, 2017.
The best Penza sportsmen, pupils of sports schools and sections, veterans of sports were invited to the government of the Penza region.
They had a unique opportunity to see the legendary football trophy. In September 2017, the Official Cup went on a trip to Russia.
"Today on Penza land is a big event, - Ivan Belozertsev stated. - Football is one of the favorite sports all over the world, and Russia is no exception. We are proud that the Penza region is officially included in the Program for the preparation for the World Cup in 2018 in the Russian Federation. In our region there will be a training process for teams whose games will be held in neighboring Mordovia. "
"I express my sincere gratitude to the organizers of the tour that they found the opportunity to bring the Cup to Penza land, although initially Penza was not included in the list of cities where this football relic will be shown. This is very important for those who love football - athletes, veterans, and most importantly - youth, "- added the governor.
Gratitude to the governor and the government of the Penza region was expressed by the representative of FIFA and the company Coca-Cola, which has the exclusive right to host the World Cup Cup.
"For the first time the Tour of the Official Cup took place before the FIFA World Cup 2006 in Germany and since then it has become bigger and bigger every time. This year the longest distance is developed. The trophy will visit 25 Russian cities and 50 countries, " - FIFA representative Felicity George said.
"It is important that the Cup could see as many people as possible in order to create an atmosphere of expectation of the upcoming football holiday. This is a work to promote children's sports, a good motivation to make as many boys and girls as possible, " - said Oleg Piletsky, official representative the Coca-Cola System Project in Russia to prepare for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
The organizers handed the governor a miniature copy of the Cup as a sign of friendship and cooperation.
"So far, the gift will be placed in the building of the Penza Picture Gallery - the Governor's House, but next year we will start the creation of the Sport Museum of the Penza region, and this copy of the cup will be one of its exhibits," - the head of the region summed up.
