Four-time Olympic champion Alexander Tikhonov met with young biathletes on Sakhalin

The legend of national sports Alexander Tikhonov continues his working trip to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. On Wednesday he met with students and coaches of the Triumph biathlon complex. They were able to communicate with the Olympic champion. Find out the story of his success and ask questions, the press service of the city district administration reported.

Alexander Ivanovich spends a lot of time traveling around Russian cities and always pays special attention to the young generation of athletes. Not long ago, with his active assistance, it was decided to implement the all-Russian project “Biathlon to School” in the Sakhalin region.

“55 mobile biathlon complexes will arrive in the Sakhalin region in the near future. They’re on their way. I’m glad that the guys will have the opportunity to practice their marksmanship skills,” said Alexander Tikhonov.

Let me note that five mobile biathlon complexes, on the initiative of Alexander Tikhonov, are planned to be transferred to the older generation of athletes – participants in the Sakhalin Longevity project. According to the Olympic champion, their active lifestyle is an excellent example of optimism for young people.