On March 23-26, 2006, the Fifth jubilee international rhythmic gymnastics tournament for the “Cup of the Olympic champion Stella Zakharova” will take place at the Palace of Sport in Kyiv. The competition will be held under the aegis of the United Nations and will be dedicated to the 20th Commemoration Anniversary of Chornobyl Catastrophe.
The Organization of the United Nations actively supports the processes of recovery and development of the Chornobyl affected territories and advocates healthy life style among the population living in Chornobyl affected areas. This rhythmic gymnastics competition is aimed at attracting public attention to the Chornobyl related issues and at promoting healthy life style through sport in Chornobyl affected territories in Ukraine.
Since 2002, the “Stella Zakharova Cup” has been one of the most significant events in the sport life of Ukraine. The Cup was established with a purpose of popularization of rhythmic gymnastics both in Ukraine and abroad.
It is expected that, this year, sportsmen from 15 countries will take part in the “Stella Zakharova Cup”. Famous singers and dancers, sport and circus teams will participate at the opening and closing ceremonies of the “Stella Zakharova Cup”.
For detailed information about the United Nations and UNDP Chornobyl Recovery and Development Programme (CRDP), please, contact:
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Tel: /044/ 253 07 08; 253 50 68; 253 51 77
For further information about “Stella Zakharova Cup”, please, contact:
Victoriya Bodnya, press-attaché of Stella Zakharova Phone: /044/ 455 71 34
22.02.06
